How to Make Four Cheese Baked Ziti - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few better comfort foods than a piping hot dish of baked ziti. And when you add not one, not two, but four different types of cheese to the mix, you've got a winning recipe that's sure to become a family favorite. This Four Cheese Baked Ziti is the ultimate indulgence for cheese lovers, with a creamy, gooey, and oh-so-satisfying texture that's guaranteed to please even the pickiest of eaters.

The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity. With just a handful of ingredient...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 ¼ cups shredded provolone cheese
  • 1 ¼ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 ¼ cups shredded Swiss cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 egg yolks, beaten
  • 8 ounces ziti pasta
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a 2 quart ovenproof casserole dish; set aside.
  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, bring half-and-half, basil, and crushed red pepper to a simmer in a heavy, large saucepan over medium high heat. Add cheeses 1 handful at a time, stirring constantly until cheeses are melted and smooth. Remove from heat, and stir in egg yolks. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix in pasta. Spoon into prepared dish.
  • Bake until heated through, approximately 10 minutes. Serve hot.
  • Nutrition

    781 cal.

    • Total Fat: 46g
    • Saturated Fat: 28g
    • Cholesterol: 237mg
    • Sodium: 741mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 41g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 937mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 412mg