Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno Copycat: Easy and Indulgent
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This Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno copycat recipe is easy to make and indulgent, perfect for a comforting dinner.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup provolone cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ziti, marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella, parmesan, provolone cheese, and seasonings.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For an extra creamy texture, add more ricotta or mozzarella.
- Feel free to customize the cheese blend to your personal preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 900 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams