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Four Cheese Baked Ziti

SUBMITTED BY: MARBALET PHOTO BY: Erimess

"This is a creamy, baked pasta dish with four cheeses - provolone, mozzarella, Swiss, and Parmesan. It is rich, and very filling. Serve with a green salad."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 1/4 cups shredded provolone cheese
  • 1 1/4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 1/4 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

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a 2 quart ovenproof casserole dish; set aside.
  2. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.
  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.
  4. Bake until heated through, approximately 10 minutes. Serve hot.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2003 by Luis O.
The recipe tasted very good, but it is also a very heavy meal. I suggest using regular, maybe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2006 by hillbe20
Very delicious....extremely easy to make if you buy the prepackaged shredded italian cheese... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2006 by PRATE002
I have made this twice now and it is WONDERFUL! The first time, the red pepper flakes gave me... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2005 by NOTYPICALGRL
This ziti is not your typical ziti, but it is amazing. I too recommend getting the italian... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2004 by Dee
Excellent!! I couldn't find shredded provolone, so I used a 4 cheese mixture that had... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by Lynn
This recipe was really flavorful! My husband ended up making this dish though and for some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2006 by KRISTIN
Rich, but great taste! My little son loved it! I too, just used milk instead of cream. Thanks! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2002 by CRISCOH
This has become a real family favorite. It freezes well, is great leftover and can be made for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2008 by Samantha Perkins
Me and my husband didn't like this. It was missing something...It just tasted like plain old... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by JOSIESMOM
We love pasta and cheese so this recipe really hit the spot! It was very rich and filling... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Four Cheese Baked Ziti

Servings Per Recipe: 3

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 1036

  • Total Fat: 61.3g
  • Cholesterol: 320mg
  • Sodium: 911mg
  • Total Carbs: 67g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.9g
  • Protein: 53.5g

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