Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti al Forno

Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti al Forno directions

1. In a large dish, combine all the ingredients for the Ziti Sauce; cover and keep in the refrigerator until you’re ready to use it.five cheese ziti al forno
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PREPARE THE ZITI SAUCE:

2.Combine the first four Ziti Topping ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and whisk to combine.

3.Stir in the parsley, oil, and garlic until well combined. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to use.

WHEN READY TO PREPARE THE WHOLE DISH:

4. Turn the oven on to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Apply non-stick cooking spray to a large casserole or 13-by-9-inch baking dish.Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti al Forno

5. As directed on the package, prepare the pasta.Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti al Forno

6.Using a spoon, evenly distribute half a cup of the prepared ziti sauce over the bottom of the prepared dish.Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti al Forno

7. Drain the water when the pasta is done cooking, then transfer the cooked pasta to the bowl with the leftover sauce. Pour into the baking dish after fully mixing.

8. Top the spaghetti and sauce mixture with 1 cup of shredded mozzarella.

9. Spread the prepared Ziti Topping evenly over the mozzarella.

10. Put the pan on the middle oven rack and bake it for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.

11. Take out and serve right away.

ingredients

FOR THE ZITI SAUCE

1. 1teaspoon garlic pepper seasoning
2. ¹⁄₂teaspoon garlic powder
3. 3tablespoons Fontina cheese, shredded
4. ¹⁄₄cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
5. ¹⁄₂cup ricotta cheese
6. 2cups alfredo sauce
7. 4cups tomato sauce

FOR THE ZITI TOPPING

1. 3cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
2. ¹⁄₂cup Italian breadcrumbs
3. 3tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
4. 3tablespoons romano cheese, grated
5. 1tablespoon fresh garlic, chopped
6. 3tablespoons vegetable oil
7. 3tablespoons fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley, chopped

REMAINING INGREDIENTS

1. 1lb dry ziti pasta
2. 1cup mozzarella cheese, shredded