An Easy Copycat Recipe

Try this copycat recipe for Olive Garden Baked Ziti with Five Cheeses for a comforting dish that will satisfy your Italian food cravings.

Ingredients:

Penne pasta, marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, mozzarella, provolone, ricotta, Romano, garlic, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and bread crumbs.

Step One:

Cook the pasta in salted water with a little bit of olive oil and al dente, according to the package directions. Drain the water and set aside.

Step two:

Combine the marinara, Alfredo, 1 cup mozzarella, ricotta, provolone, and Romano cheese in a large skillet over medium heat. When the cheese has melted, stir in the cooked ziti.

Step three:

Pour the pasta mixture into a 9x13 baking dish that has been lightly sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese over the top.

Step four:

Stir the Parmesan, bread crumbs, garlic, and olive oil together in a small mixing bowl. Sprinkle the topping mixture over the mozzarella covered pasta.

Step five:

Bake the pasta at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes until the top has turned golden brown. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving in individual bowls. Tap below for the full recipe.