Quick 4-Cheese Baked Ziti

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 0

Quick and easy 4-Cheese Baked Ziti recipe

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

15 min

Cook

55 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 lb ziti pasta , uncooked
	1 jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce ( we prefer the canned Hunt 's Traditional flavor - cheap too ! )
	1 package sliced fresh mushrooms ( can use 2 cans stems & pieces if you do n't have fresh )
	1 container part-skim ricotta cheese
	8 ounces parmesan cheese , grated or shredded
	1 package shredded mozzarella cheese
	6 slices round provolone cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

450

Sugar

10g

Fat

20g

This Quick 4-Cheese Baked Ziti recipe is perfect for when you're short on time or ingredients. It's a budget-friendly meal that's perfect for satisfying your cravings for something cheesy and delicious. With the comforting combination of rich spaghetti sauce, creamy ricotta, tangy parmesan, and gooey mozzarella cheese, this dish is sure to please both kids and adults alike. This recipe requires minimal prep work and can easily be customized to suit your tastes (such as swapping out the mushrooms for your favorite vegetable or adding in some cooked sausage or ground beef for added protein).

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.	Cook ziti pasta according to package directions, drain.
3.	In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked ziti, spaghetti sauce and fresh mushrooms. Stir until evenly coated and mixed.
4.	In another mixing bowl, combine the part-skim ricotta cheese and grated parmesan cheese.
5.	Grease a 9 x 13 baking pan.
6.	Layer half of the ziti mixture in the bottom of the pan. Cover with the ricotta/parmesan cheese mixture and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
7.	Add the remaining ziti mixture and top with sliced round provolone cheese.
8.	Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until edges are bubbly and cheese is browned to your liking.

PROS

A quick and simple comfort food recipe that is packed with cheesy goodness.
Perfect for a weeknight meal or casual dinner party.

The recipe can easily be doubled to serve a larger crowd.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The recipe may not be suitable for those with lactose intolerance or milk allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe may not be the healthiest, it does provide a good source of protein and calcium from the cheeses. Enjoy in moderation as part of a balanced diet.