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Add Baked Ziti with Squash &amp; Mushrooms to your dinner menu repertoire. Butternut squash, mushrooms and fresh rosemary are always a winning trio! Try them in this delicious Baked Ziti with Squash &amp; Mushrooms for eight.

Baked Ziti with Squash &amp; Mushrooms

ziti pasta, uncooked

butternut squash (1/2-inch pieces)

lb. sliced fresh mushrooms

garlic,

rosemary

(14.5 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth

(1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, cubed

pkg. (5 oz.) baby spinach leaves

KRAFT Shredded Italian* Five Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA, divided

Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.

Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add squash and mushrooms; cook and stir 8 min. or until squash is tender. Add garlic and rosemary; cook and stir 1 min. Add broth and Neufchatel; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until Neufchatel is completely melted and mixture is well blended.

Drain pasta. Add to squash mixture in skillet along with the spinach and 1/2 cup shredded cheese; mix lightly. Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover.

Bake 15 to 20 min. or until heated through. Top with remaining shredded cheese; bake, uncovered, 5 min. or until melted.

Cheesy Macaroni Bake with Leeks and Pancetta

elbow macaroni, uncooked

Tbsp. flour

chicken broth

leeks, white and light green parts thinly sliced

lb. pancetta, chopped

tub (8 oz) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread

KRAFT Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend

Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

oval buttery crackers, crushed

Tbsp. butter, melted

Cook macaroni as directed on package, omitting salt.

Meanwhile, whisk flour and chicken broth until blended. Cook leeks, pancetta and garlic in large deep skillet on medium heat 8 min. or until white parts of leeks are crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Add cream cheese spread and chicken broth mixture; mix well. Cook 2 to 4 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is thickened, stirring constantly. Add shredded cheese; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until melted.

Drain macaroni. Add to leek mixture in skillet; mix lightly. Spoon into 3-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle crumb mixture.

Ricotta is fantastic in desserts, and this cake is no exception. Begin this recipe 1 day ahead.

Baked ricotta cake recipe

unsalted butter, chilled, chopped

(385 grams) caster sugar

eggs

(450 grams) plain flour

tsp baking powder

fresh ricotta

cream cheese,

tsp vanilla extract

Pure icing sugar, to dust

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Make mozzarella in your own kitchen with some special equipment and patience! Shape into balls and use in your favourite salads, to top pizzas, and more.

Homemade mozzarella cheese

litres whole milk

milliliters natural whole yogurt

Pour the milk into a large deep pan and set over a low heat until it reaches 38C on a thermometer. Remove from the heat, add the yogurt, mix well, then cover with a lid and leave for 25 mins.

Add the rennet, stirring very gently, then cover again and leave for another 15-20 mins.

Remove the lid and check if the curds have coagulated and separated from the whey. Use a large whisk or a knife to break up the curds very gently to create pieces around the size of a hazelnut.

Heat a larger pan half-full with water over a gentle heat to 40C. Put the pan containing the curds into the larger pan to create a bain-marie and check the water temperature frequently to ensure it stays at around 40C. Top up the water from time to time if needed.

After 2 hrs 30 mins, remove the curds from the pan using a slotted spoon and leave to drain in a colander for about 15 mins. Cut the curds into small pieces and put in a large heatproof bowl.

Empty the pan of water, then refill and heat to 85C. Pour the hot water over the curds and mix with a wooden spoon for 30-40 seconds. Strain off almost all the water and again, add water at 85C to cover.

Fold and stretch the curd in the water using the wooden spoon. Keep working until the curds start to become elastic. Now work the curds by folding and stretching by hand (the water will be hot so wear rubber gloves) until they become smooth and elastic.

Take smaller pieces of the curd and shape into balls. Immediately put in a tub of cold water and chill in the fridge. Can be kept in water, covered, and chilled for up to a week.

Enjoy epic garlic-pesto flavor with our Pesto Chicken and Pasta recipe. Ready in 30 minutes, our Pesto Chicken and Pasta is a flavorful weeknight favorite.

Pesto Chicken and Pasta

Tbsp. oil

lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced

red pepper,

CLASSICO Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce and Spread

KRAFT Finely Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend

hot cooked angel hair pasta

Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken and garlic; cook and stir 4 to 5 min. or until chicken is evenly browned. Add peppers; cook 3 to 4 min. or until chicken is done, stirring frequently.

Stir in pasta sauce and juice from 1 lemon half; top with cheese. Cover; cook on low heat 2 to 3 min. or until cheese is melted. Spoon over pasta.

Serve with remaining lemon half, cut into wedges.

Gather some simple ingredients to make our quick Margherita Mini Pizza recipe. A can of refrigerated pizza crust and a cookie cutter allow you to make Margherita Mini Pizzas that are as easy as they are delicious.

Mini Margherita Pizzas

cherry tomatoes, chopped

basil leaves, chopped

olive oil

tsp. black pepper

(13.8 oz.) refrigerated pizza crust

KRAFT Shredded Italian* Five Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA

Unroll pizza dough on lightly floured surface; roll into 12x8-inch rectangle. Use 3-inch cookie cutter to cut dough into 20 rounds, rerolling scraps as necessary; place in single layer on baking sheets sprayed with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cheeses; top with tomato mixture.

Bake 8 to 10 min. or until edges of crusts are golden brown and mozzarella is melted.

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