Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno Copycat: Indulge at Home
Enjoy the rich flavors and creamy textures of Olive Garden’s Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno right in your own kitchen. This copycat recipe allows you to recreate this delicious dish with ease.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup fontina cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked ziti, marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with mozzarella, parmesan, and fontina cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For an extra cheesy experience, feel free to add more mozzarella on top.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Olive Garden, Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno, Copycat Recipe, Italian, Pasta