Four Cheese Baked Ziti Recipe

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Brief

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Four Cheese Baked Ziti Recipe

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

Pasta and Noodle

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a 2 quart ovenproof casserole dish; set aside.

Step 2

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Bake until heated through approximately 10 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information

Four Cheese Baked Ziti Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 781

% Daily Value *

Protein: 40.6g 81%

Carbohydrates: 51.1g 17%

Dietary Fiber: 1.9g 8%

Sugars: 2.8g

Fat: 45.9g 71%

Saturated Fat: 27.7g 139%

Cholesterol: 236.6mg 79%

Vitamin A Iu: 1502IU 30%

Niacin Equivalents: 14.3mg 110%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 15%

Vitamin C: 1.3mg 2%

Folate: 157.9mcg 40%

Calcium: 936.7mg 94%

Iron: 2.7mg 15%

Magnesium: 75.4mg 27%

Potassium: 412.1mg 12%

Sodium: 740.9mg 30%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 413

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.