Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno Copycat
A rich and creamy Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno copycat recipe that’s easy to make at home. This decadent baked pasta dish features ziti pasta smothered in a flavorful five-cheese marinara sauce and topped with a crispy breadcrumb topping.
- 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
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Ziti Al Forno Olive Garden Copycat:
- 1 lb Ziti pasta
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs (for the topping)
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 the pasta: In a large pot, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and toss with oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- Make the sauce: In a saucepan, combine marinara sauce, heavy cream, diced tomatoes, and sugar. Simmer, then add cheeses. Stir until bubbly and remove from heat.
- Assemble: Place cooked pasta in an oven-safe dish, ladle sauce over the top. Sprinkle with cheeses and breadcrumbs. Broil until cheese browns. Garnish with freshly grated parmesan before serving.
Notes
- For a casserole version, layer pasta and sauce in a baking dish, top with cheeses and breadcrumbs, then bake until bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Olive Garden, Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno, Copycat, Pasta, Italian
