OLIVE GARDEN FIVE-CHEESE ZITI AL FORNO

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

Provided by Nailah

Categories     Oven

Time 1h10m

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, Fat 31.7, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 82.1, Sodium 1652.2, Carbohydrate 76.1, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 10.6, Protein 36.4

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