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Olivia Farnsworth

Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti al Forno Easy Recipe

This Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti al Forno is a delicious baked pasta dish featuring two rich Italian sauces and a blend of five cheeses, topped with a crispy panko crust. It's a perfect comfort meal with creamy, cheesy flavors baked to golden perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 713
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ziti pasta
  • 4 cups marinara sauce
  • 2 cups Alfredo sauce
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup fontina cheese , shredded
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese , shredded
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup Romano cheese , grated
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese , grated
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced

Method
 

  1. Set your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to warm up.
  2. Cook the ziti pasta, stopping just before the suggested time on the package, then drain well.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pasta with marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, ricotta, and shredded fontina cheese; stir until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Transfer the pasta mix into a large ovenproof dish or a 9 by 13-inch casserole pan.
  5. In another bowl, mix together mozzarella, panko breadcrumbs, Romano, Parmesan, and the minced garlic thoroughly.
  6. Spread this cheese and breadcrumb mixture evenly over the pasta.
  7. Bake uncovered in the oven for about 30 to 35 minutes, until the topping is golden and bubbly.

Notes

  • For best results, serve hot and fresh from the oven. Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently in the oven or microwave.