Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno Copycat
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno Copycat recipe! This creamy, cheesy dish is perfect for impressing family and friends while being simple enough for busy weeknights. With a delightful blend of five cheeses and a rich marinara sauce, every bite is a warm embrace of flavor. It’s a fantastic crowd-pleaser for gatherings or potlucks, making it the go-to dish for any occasion. Plus, with the flexibility to customize ingredients to your liking, you can easily make it your own. Gather your loved ones around the dinner table and enjoy this indulgent yet easy-to-make pasta bake that will have everyone raving!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ziti pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 15 oz drained diced tomatoes (or two fresh tomatoes, diced)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese blend (grated parmesan, Romano, Asiago)
- 1/2 cup fontina cheese (can use grated Monterey Jack)
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese (grated)
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs (for the topping)
Instructions
- Cook ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix marinara sauce, heavy cream, sugar, and drained tomatoes until well combined.
- Add cooked ziti to the sauce mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
- Layer half of the ziti mixture in a baking dish and sprinkle half of each cheese on top. Repeat layers.
- Top with bread crumbs and bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg