Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno Copycat
Indulge in the creamy, cheesy goodness of Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno Copycat. This delightful dish features tender ziti pasta enveloped in rich marinara sauce and a luscious blend of five irresistible cheeses. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, each bite delivers a satisfying melt that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ziti pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fontina cheese
- ½ cup gorgonzola cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Cook the ziti in salted water until al dente (about 8 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, fontina, gorgonzola, and Italian seasoning until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix the cooked ziti with marinara sauce and fold in half of the cheese mixture.
- Layer half of the ziti mixture in the baking dish, top with remaining cheese mixture, and finish with the rest of the ziti. Sprinkle extra mozzarella on top.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize with sautéed vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for added nutrition. This dish can be prepared ahead; just refrigerate it before baking.