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Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti al Forno Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 534
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 1 pound ziti pasta
  • 4 cups marinara sauce
  • 2 cups alfredo sauce
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup Fontina cheese, shredded
For the Topping
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup romano cheese, grated
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Method
 

  1. First, preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  2. While the oven is heating, cook the pasta according to package instructions, but al dente.
  3. When the pasta is ready, add the pasta, marinara sauce, alfredo sauce, ricotta cheese, and fontina cheese in a large bowl, and mix well.
  4. Add the entire mixture to a large oven-safe skillet or 9x13 pan.
  5. Mix the mozzarella, panko, romano, parmesan, and garlic together in a bowl, and add the topping over the pasta.
  6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes uncovered until golden brown and bubbly. Serve in a bowl and enjoy!

Notes

  • This recipe can be doubled and frozen for a future meal.
  • This is a vegetarian-friendly recipe, but if you'd like to add a protein, it tastes great with Italian sausage or chicken.
  • You could also garnish this dish with chopped basil or parsley.