Baked Ziti with Three Cheeses
Amazingly delicious with a twist – instead of the traditional parmesan, this reecipe uses pecorino romano. An American favorite of an Italian classic.
Are you ready to take your baked ziti to the next level? Introducing Baked Ziti with Three Cheeses, a mouthwatering twist on the classic Italian dish. This recipe swaps out traditional parmesan for rich and flavorful pecorino romano, adding a unique American touch. Prepare to be amazed by the burst of flavors and creamy goodness in every bite. Whether it’s a cozy lunch or a delightful dinner, this dish is sure to satisfy your cravings. Let’s dive right into it and bring some Italian-American fusion to your table!
Let’s get right into it!
Baked Ziti
Scrumptious, gooey, cheesy! One of America's favorite Italian classics.
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Servings: 8
Calories: 589kcal
Equipment
- 1 Baking pan 10 x 12, greased
- 1 Mixing bowls
Ingredients
- 1 Box Ziti Penne or similar pasta
- 1 cup Ricotta cheese Full fat
- 1 cup Pecorino Romano Fresh grated; divided
- 1 Egg Yolk
- 1 pinch Nutmeg Generous pinch, freshly grated
- ⅓ cup Parsley Fresh, chopped
- 1 tsp Himalayan pink salt or salt of your choice
- 1 tsp Black pepper Freshly ground
- 2 cups Pasta tomato sauce A jar of your favorite, or make your own. Divided.
- 3 cup Mozzarella Low-moisture, shredded
Instructions
- Boil the ziti to al dente. Set aside
- Combine in a large bowl the ricotta, egg yolk, ½ cup of the Pecorino Romano, a pinch of nutmeg and the fresh, chopped parsley. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta to the cheese mixture; toss to mix well.
- Mix almost all the pasta tomato sauce into the cheese and pasta, saving about ½ cup for the top.
- Mix half of the shredded mozzarella (1½ cup) into the pasta and cheese.
- Spread all of the mixture into the greased (I use butter or ghee) baking pan. Spread top with the remaining pasta tomato sauce; the 1½ cup of shredded mozzarella and the remaining ½ cup grated pecorino romano.
- Baked at 350℉, uncovered for about 30 - 45 minutes, until lightly browned and cheese is nicely melted.
- Let set for 5 - 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 2cups | Calories: 589kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 1460mg | Potassium: 371mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 712IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 288mg | Iron: 2mg
A little background
This recipe was first served back in the fall of 2023. Heather and Roki with Adia and Dua, were coming up to Maine for a visit.
When they arrived in the evening, this dish was waiting for them. Since theey arrived late, the rest of us had already partaken. But there was so much baked ziti, they were able to eat it for a few days.
It was a big hit.
