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Olive Garden Five-Cheese Ziti al Forno Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time20 minsTotal Time50 mins

Olive Garden’s Five-Cheese Ziti al Forno is a classic dish that many people love. This dish is made with chicken, white sauce, sausage, and ground beef. The dish is served in a large bowl and has a lot of flavors. You can enjoy it as an appetizer or main course.

A casserole dish filled with pasta and cheese, featuring an easy to follow recipe with ingredients list.

 5 ½ pounds (about 7-1/2 cups) uncooked ziti or small tube pasta
 2 jars (24 ounces each) marinara sauce
 1 jar (15 ounces) Alfredo sauce
 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
 ½ cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
 ½ cup shredded BelGioioso Provolone Cheese
 ½ cup grated Romano cheese
Topping:
 ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
 ½ cup panko bread crumbs
 3 garlic cloves, minced
 2 tbsp olive oil
 Optional: Minced fresh parsley or basil, optional
1

Preheat oven to 350°. Cook the pasta according to the package directions for al dente; drain.

2

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, 1 cup mozzarella and the ricotta, provolone and Romano. Cook over medium heat until sauce begins to simmer and cheeses are melted. Stir in cooked pasta; pour mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese.

3

In a small bowl, stir together Parmesan, bread crumbs, garlic and olive oil; sprinkle over the pasta.

4

Bake, uncovered, until mixture is bubbly and topping is golden brown, 30-40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil if desired.

Can you freeze Five-Cheese Ziti al Forno?
5

Cool the unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover casserole with foil; bake 50 minutes. Uncover; bake until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°, 15-20 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 449
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g24%

Saturated Fat 8g40%
Cholesterol 32mg11%
Sodium 960mg40%
Total Carbohydrate 59g20%

Dietary Fiber 4g16%
Sugars 11g
Protein 21g42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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