Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti (Print Format)
Savory ziti baked with creamy marinara, Italian cheese blend, and a crisp breadcrumb topping.
# Ingredients:
→ Ziti Al Forno Olive Garden Copycat
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1 lb Ziti pasta
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1/4 cup breadcrumbs
→ Five Cheese Marinara Sauce
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2 cups marinara sauce
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1 cup heavy cream
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15 oz diced tomatoes, drained (or two fresh tomatoes, diced)
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1 tsp sugar
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3/4 cup Parmesan cheese blend (Parmesan, Romano, Asiago)
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1/2 cup Fontina cheese (or Monterey Jack, grated)
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1 1/2 cups Mozzarella cheese, grated
# Steps:
01 -
In a large pot, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain into a colander and rinse with cold water. Toss with oil to prevent sticking and set aside.
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Combine marinara sauce, heavy cream, diced tomatoes, and sugar in a medium saucepan. Simmer and stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese blend, 1/2 cup Fontina cheese, and 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese. Stir until bubbly and remove from heat.
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Place cooked pasta in an oven-safe serving dish and ladle sauce over the top. Sprinkle with 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese blend, and breadcrumbs. Broil until the cheese browns. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
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Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish lightly. Add pasta, ladle all sauce over the top, and sprinkle with 1 cup Mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese blend. Top with breadcrumbs and bake at 350°F (covered) for 30-45 minutes. Broil until golden on top.
# Tips:
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You can refrigerate or freeze Ziti Al Forno for later cooking.
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Substitute cheeses like Monterey Jack, Mozzarella, or Parmesan if needed.