Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno Copycat
Experience the comforting flavors of Olive Garden with this easy-to-make Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno Copycat recipe. In just 20 minutes, you can create a rich, cheesy pasta bake that’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings. This dish features a delightful blend of marinara sauce, heavy cream, and five delicious cheeses that will satisfy any cheese lover. Serve it as a main course or a side dish at your next potluck; it’s sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ziti pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 15 oz diced tomatoes (drained)
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese blend
- 1/2 cup fontina cheese
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook ziti pasta in salted water until al dente; drain.
- In a bowl, mix marinara, heavy cream, diced tomatoes, and sugar.
- Combine pasta with the sauce and stir in cheeses.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with remaining mozzarella and breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 60mg