Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno Recipe
Recreate the famous Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno at home! This rich, creamy pasta dish combines marinara and Alfredo sauce with five kinds of cheese, then bakes to bubbly perfection. Perfect for a comforting family dinner!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ziti pasta
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1/2 cup Romano cheese (grated)
- 1/2 cup provolone cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook ziti pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix marinara, Alfredo sauce, ricotta, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Toss cooked pasta with the sauce mixture and transfer to a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle mozzarella, Parmesan, Romano, and provolone cheese on top.
- In a small bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with melted butter, then sprinkle over the pasta.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add more Alfredo sauce.
- Use freshly grated cheese for the best flavor.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg