Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno Copycat Recipe
Indulge in the deliciousness of Olive Garden’s Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno with this amazing copycat recipe. Creamy, cheesy, and comforting, this dish is sure to become a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Ziti pasta:
1 lb
Bread crumbs (for topping):
1/4 cup
Marinara sauce:
2 cups
Heavy cream:
1 cup
Diced tomatoes:
15 oz (or 2 fresh tomatoes, diced)
Sugar:
1 tsp
Parmesan cheese blend:
3/4 cup (grated parmesan, Romano, Asiago)
Fontina cheese:
1/2 cup (can use grated Monterey Jack)
Mozzarella cheese:
1 1/2 cups (grated)
Instructions
- Cook and prep the ziti pasta: In a large pot, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water, then toss with oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- Make the five-cheese marinara: Combine marinara sauce, heavy cream, diced tomatoes, and sugar in a saucepan. Simmer and add 1/2 cup parmesan, 1/2 cup fontina, and 1/2 cup mozzarella. Stir until bubbly, then remove from heat.
- Assemble and bake: Place pasta in an oven-safe dish, pour sauce over it, add cheeses, and breadcrumbs. Broil until cheese browns. Garnish with parmesan before serving.
Notes
- For casserole instructions, refer to additional notes in the recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Olive Garden, Five Cheese Ziti, Copycat Recipe, Pasta Bake, Italian Cuisine
