Description
This Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno Copycat is creamy, cheesy, and incredibly quick. Made with marinara, cream, and a rich blend of Italian cheeses.
Ingredients
1 lb Ziti pasta
1/4 cup bread crumbs
2 cups marinara sauce
1 cup heavy cream
15 oz diced tomatoes
1 tsp sugar
3/4 cup Parmesan cheese blend
1/2 cup fontina cheese
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
Instructions
1. Cook pasta until al dente, rinse, and toss with oil.
2. Simmer marinara, cream, tomatoes, and sugar.
3. Add 1/2 cup parmesan blend, 1/2 cup fontina, and 1/2 cup mozzarella.
4. Place pasta in dish and cover with sauce.
5. Top with 1 cup mozzarella, 1/4 cup parmesan blend, and breadcrumbs.
6. Broil until golden and serve.
Notes
For casserole style: bake covered at 350°F for 30–45 minutes, then broil.
Dish can be assembled ahead or frozen.
Substitute cheeses as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 398
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 44
- Protein: 16