Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno Copycat Recipe
Indulge in this rich and creamy Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno Copycat recipe. A decadent pasta dish featuring a blend of five cheeses in a luscious marinara sauce, topped with breadcrumbs for that perfect finishing crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Ziti Al Forno Olive Garden Copycat:
- 1 lb Ziti pasta
Five Cheese Marinara Sauce:
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 15 oz drained diced tomatoes (or two fresh tomatoes, diced)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese blend (grated parmesan, Romano, Asiago)
- 1/2 cup fontina cheese (can use grated Monterey Jack)
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese (grated )
Instructions
- Cook Ziti Pasta: In a large pot, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and toss with oil.
- Prepare Five Cheese Marinara Sauce: Combine marinara sauce, heavy cream, diced tomatoes, and sugar in a saucepan. Add cheeses, stir until bubbly, and remove from heat.
- Assemble Dish: Place cooked pasta in an oven-safe dish, pour sauce over it, add more cheese on top, sprinkle breadcrumbs, and broil until golden.
Notes
- For a bubbly and cheesy finish, broil the dish just until the cheese browns.
- For casserole-style servings, follow the notes section for specific instructions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Olive Garden, Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno, Copycat Recipe, Pasta, Italian, Casserole
