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FIVE-CHEESE ZITI AL FORNO RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



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After having the five-cheese ziti at Olive Garden, I tried to make my own version of it—and I think I got pretty close. I always double this when I'm making it and freeze the second one for another meal. —Keri Whitney, Castro Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Total Time 50 minutes

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 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
1/2 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
TOPPING:
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
Optional: Minced fresh parsley or basil, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook the pasta according to the package directions for al dente; drain., 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., In a small bowl, stir together Parmesan, bread crumbs, garlic and olive oil; sprinkle over the pasta., 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.
    Freeze option: 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 : Calories 449 calories, FatContent 15g fat (8g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 32mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 960mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 59g carbohydrate (11g sugars, FiberContent 4g fiber), ProteinContent 21g protein.

OLIVE GARDEN FIVE-CHEESE ZITI AL FORNO RECIPE - FOOD.COM



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Make and share this Olive Garden Five-Cheese Ziti Al Forno recipe from Food.com.

Total Time 1 hours 10 minutes

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 cups tomato sauce
2 cups alfredo sauce
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
3 tablespoons Fontina cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon garlic pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons romano cheese, grated
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon fresh garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley, chopped
1 lb dry ziti pasta
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • PREPARE THE ZITI SAUCE:.
  • Combining all ingredients for the Ziti Sauce in a large bowl; cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • PREPARE THE ZITI TOPPING:.
  • In a medium-size bowl, whisk together the first four ingredients for the Ziti Topping.
  • Add the garlic, oil, and parsley and mix until thoroughly blended. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • WHEN READY TO PREPARE THE WHOLE DISH:.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 13-by-9-inch baking dish or large casserole with non-stick spray.
  • Prepare the pasta according to package directions.
  • Pour 1/2 cup of prepared ziti sauce into the prepared dish, and spread it evenly over the bottom using a spoon.
  • When pasta has finished cooking, drain the water and pour the hot pasta into the bowl of remaining sauce. Mix thoroughly; pour into the baking dish.
  • Spread 1 cup of shredded mozzarella over the pasta and sauce mixture.
  • Top the mozzarella with the prepared Ziti Topping, spreading evenly.
  • Place pan on center oven rack and bake until top is golden brown and cheese is bubbling, about 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Remove and serve immediately.
  • From: Olive Garden Restaurant.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 732.9, FatContent 31.7, SaturatedFatContent 14.9, CholesterolContent 82.1, SodiumContent 1652.2, CarbohydrateContent 76.1, FiberContent 5.6, SugarContent 10.6, ProteinContent 36.4

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