Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno Recipe
Recreate Olive Garden's famous Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno recipe at home! This rich and creamy baked pasta features five cheeses, marinara, and Alfredo sauce combined with tender ziti, making it a comforting Italian favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ziti pasta
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup Romano cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup provolone cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook ziti pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, ricotta cheese, and Italian seasoning. Mix well.
- Add the cooked ziti pasta to the sauce mixture, stirring to coat evenly.
- Transfer the pasta mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella, Parmesan, Romano, and provolone cheeses.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper over the top. Drizzle olive oil lightly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use freshly grated cheese instead of pre-packaged shredded cheese.
- You can substitute penne pasta for ziti if needed.
- Adjust the sauce ratio for a creamier or more tomato-based result.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 950 mg