Five Cheese Ziti al Forno

Five Cheese Ziti al Forno Five cheeses Prepared marinara and alfredo sauces, ricotta, Italian cheese mix, ziti, and panko bread crumbs and Parmesan are the ingredients for this delectable pasta dish.

Five Cheese Ziti al Forno Ingredients

To prepare this imitation five cheese ziti al forno recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• Pasta:One pound of dry ziti pasta is the first ingredient in this recipe.
• Cheeses: It should be no surprise that this recipe calls for a lot of cheeses: A package of grated Parmesan, a cup of ricotta, and shredded Italian mix cheeses.
• Jarred sauce:Time is saved by using bottled sauce, but you can still prepare your own Alfredo and marinara sauces!
• Bread crumbs:Use homemade or store-bought seasoned bread crumbs.
• Butter:Two table spoons of melted butter are required for the decadent garnish.
• Garlic:Add some fresh garlic to the buttery bread crumb topping.

How to Make Five Cheese Ziti al Forno

The complete, detailed recipe is provided below, but here’s a quick rundown of what to expect while making Olive Garden five cheese ziti al forno:

1. Drain and cook the pasta.
2. Combine the spaghetti with the sauces, ricotta, and half of the Italian blend cheeses.
3. Spoon the mixture onto the prepared plate and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
4. Prepare the garnish and scatter it on top of the spaghetti.
5. The five cheese ziti al forno should be baked until golden and bubbling.

Test Kitchen Tips

• It saves time and money to use Italian blend cheeses. One packet contains four or five cheeses that are already shredded and ready to use.
• The shredded Italian blend cheeses can be swapped out for 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, 1/2 cup of shredded romano, and 1/2 cup of shredded provolone or Asiago.
• You can add 1 teaspoon of Italian flavor and use regular panko crumbs instead.

What to Serve With Five Cheese Ziti al Forno

Searching for ideas for serving? With our selection of recipes inspired by the Olive Garden, we’ve got you covered. We suggest serving handmade buttery breadsticks with this five cheese ziti al forno.

How to Store Five Cheese Ziti al Forno

Keep any leftover five cheese ziti al forno in the fridge for up to four days in an airtight container. Warm up again in the microwave or oven.

Ingredients

• 1 pound dry ziti pasta
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Italian blend cheeses
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 2 (24-ounce) jars marinara sauce
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 (15-ounce) jar Alfredo sauce
• 1/4 cup ITalian seasoned panko bread crumbs
• 1 cup ricotta cheese

Directions

step 1

Collect all of the components. Turn the oven on to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). A 9 x 13-inch baking dish should be greased.

step 2

Reduce the cooking time by one minute from the package’s instructions. After draining, move the pasta to a big bowl.

step 3

Half a cup of the Italian blend cheeses should be set aside.

step 4

Toss the spaghetti with the remaining Italian blend cheeses, marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, and ricotta cheese.

step 5

Pour the spaghetti mixture into the dish that has been prepared. Add the reserved 1/2 cup of cheese on top.

step 6

To make the topping, put the panko, garlic, melted butter, and Parmesan in a small bowl. Over the pasta mixture in the baking dish, sprinkle.

step 7

Bake for 30 minutes, or until bubbling and golden brown. Before serving, let stand for ten minutes.