Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the ziti pasta according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, combine the marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, ricotta, provolone, and Romano cheeses.
- Stir and cook until the sauce begins to simmer and the cheeses melt smoothly into the sauce.
- Stir the cooked pasta into the cheese and sauce mixture until evenly coated.
- Transfer this mixture into a greased 13×9-inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Topping and Baking
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the pasta mixture.
- In a small bowl, combine the grated Parmesan cheese, panko bread crumbs, minced garlic, and olive oil. Mix well to form the topping mixture.
- Sprinkle the Parmesan and breadcrumb topping evenly over the mozzarella layer.
- Bake the dish uncovered in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes until the mixture is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
- Remove the dish from the oven and let it stand for 10 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with minced fresh parsley or basil if desired.
Notes
Serve with a fresh garden salad and garlic bread. Can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking for convenience.