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Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno

Creamy Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno Your Family Will Love

Recreate Olive Garden's Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno with this easy copycat recipe for a comforting dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 1 pound Ziti Pasta can substitute with penne or rigatoni
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce high-quality brand recommended
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream can be replaced with half-and-half
  • 1 cup Diced Tomatoes fresh tomatoes are recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar adjust according to taste
For the Cheese
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Blend mix of Parmesan, Romano, and Asiago
  • 1 cup Fontina Cheese can substitute with grated Monterey Jack
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese use grated for even melt
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs optional for crunchy topping

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Medium saucepan
  • large oven-safe dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Directions
  1. Cook the ziti pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and toss with olive oil.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine marinara sauce, heavy cream, diced tomatoes, and sugar over medium heat. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
  3. Add half of the cheese blend to the sauce, stirring until melted and bubbly. Remove from heat.
  4. In an oven-safe dish, combine cooked ziti with the creamy sauce, spreading evenly.
  5. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan, followed by breadcrumbs. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 30-45 minutes.
  6. Remove foil, broil for 3-5 minutes until the top is golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use high-quality ingredients for best results and adjust baking time to prevent overbaking.

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