Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno Recipe
This copycat Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno recipe combines five decadent cheeses with tender ziti pasta, a flavorful marinara, and creamy alfredo sauce. Perfect for family dinners, special occasions, or when you're craving comfort food, this dish is simple to prepare and full of authentic Italian flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ziti pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup alfredo sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup fontina cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup Romano cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook ziti pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine marinara sauce, alfredo sauce, ricotta cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Add cooked ziti to the sauce mixture, stirring to coat the pasta evenly.
- In a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, spread half of the ziti mixture. Top with half of the mozzarella, fontina, Parmesan, and Romano cheeses. Repeat the layers with the remaining pasta and cheeses.
- In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs, melted butter, and Italian seasoning. Sprinkle over the top layer of cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Remove from oven, let cool for 5 minutes, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute penne for ziti if unavailable.
- Add a pinch of crushed red pepper for a spicier kick.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1100mg