Ingredients

The following ingredients have 10 Servings
  • 1 pound ziti
  • 4 tablespoon butter (unsalted)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 4 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups half and half
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 4 cups marinara sauce
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • 1 cup Provolone cheese (shredded)
  • ½ cup Romano cheese (freshly grated)
  • ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
  • 2 tablespoon butter (unsalted, melted)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instruction

  • Cook the pasta: Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 F degrees.
  • Make the sauce: Melt the butter in a large skillet then add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Sprinkle the flour over the garlic and stir. Add the half and half and whisk well. Stir in the salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, the sauce should thicken.  Stir in all the cheeses but reserve 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Add the marinara sauce and Italian seasoning and stir well. Bring to a boil.
  • Make topping: In a small bowl combine the breadcrumbs together with the butter, Italian seasoning and parmesan cheese. Set aside.
  • Toss the pasta with the sauce: Pour the sauce over the ziti and toss well. Transfer the pasta to a casserole dish, top with remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese and then the panko topping.
  • Bake: Transfer the casserole dish to the oven and bake for 30 minutes.