Olive Garden Five Cheese Baked Ziti al Forno (Copycat)

A pan of copycat Olive Garden Baked Ziti.

Olive Garden Five Cheese Baked Ziti al Forno (Copycat)

Craving the irresistible flavors of Olive Garden's Five Cheese Baked Ziti al Forno? Recreate this iconic dish in your own kitchen! This copycat recipe features perfectly cooked ziti pasta smothered in a luscious blend of five cheeses - mozzarella, Parmesan, Romano, fontina, and ricotta, with the tangy flavors of rich tomato sauce.

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Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Italian

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Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 30

Additional Time: 10

Total Time: 1

Servings: Servings

Calories: 197kcal

Author: Mindy

Ingredients

Baked Ziti

1 ½ Packages about 24 ounces Ziti Pasta, uncooked
2 24 Ounce Jars Marinara Sauce
1 15 Ounce Jar Alfredo Sauce
2 Cups Shredded Mozzarella divided
½ Cup Ricotta Cheese
½ Cup Shredded Provolone Cheese
½ Cup Grated Romano Cheese

Crunchy Topping

¼ Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
¼ Cup Bread Crumbs
1 Garlic Cloves minced
1 Tablespoons Olive Oil

Instructions

Cook and drain the pasta al dente, according to the package directions.
White the pasta is cooking, combine the marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, 1 cup of mozzarella, ricotta, provolone, and Romano cheese in a large skillet or sauce pan over medium heat. When the cheese has melted, stir in the cooked ziti.
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.
Topping: Stir the Parmesan, bread crumbs, garlic, and olive oil together in a small mixing bowl. Sprinkle the topping mixture over the mozzarella covered pasta.
Bake the pasta uncovered at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes until the top has turned golden brown. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving in individual bowls. Top with more Parmesan and chopped parsley or basil if desired.

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