Description
A delightful dish featuring crispy filled ziti with gooey cheese and savory marinara, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
- Ziti or Rigatoni Pasta
- Five-Cheese Blend (mozzarella, ricotta, Parmesan, provolone, Fontina)
- Marinara Sauce
- Bread Crumbs
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Alfredo Sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook ziti or rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let cool for a few minutes.
- Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the five-cheese blend with the marinara sauce until creamy and well-blended.
- Stuff the pasta: Gently fill each pasta piece with the cheese mixture, ensuring you pack it generously.
- Prep for frying: In a shallow dish, drizzle olive oil. Roll each stuffed piece in olive oil and then into the bread crumbs.
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer temperature to 375°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes before cooking.
- Fry until golden: Place the breaded pasta pieces in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until golden, checking halfway for even browning.
- Serve the magic: Plate your crispy stuffed ziti and serve with extra marinara or creamy Alfredo sauce for dipping.
Notes
Make-Ahead Magic: Prepare the stuffed ziti in advance and refrigerate up to 24 hours before air frying. For best results, cook directly from the fridge, increasing cooking time slightly if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg