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If you’ve ever dined at Olive Garden, you may have indulged in the chain’s five-cheese ziti al forno: an irresistible blend of creamy cheeses, zesty marinara and perfectly baked pasta. It\u2019s comfort food at its finest, combining the rich flavors of five distinct cheeses into the most heavenly of\u00a0casseroles<\/a>. The good news? You don’t need to make a reservation to enjoy it!<\/p>\n We cracked the code to this Olive Garden copycat recipe<\/a>, so you can have\u00a0five-cheese ziti whenever the mood strikes. Whether you’re planning a cozy family dinner or a gathering with friends, this recipe delivers the same cheesy, savory satisfaction of the original.<\/p>\n Start by preheating your oven to 350\u00b0F. Cook the ziti according to the package instructions for al dente, then drain.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, in a large Dutch oven, combine the marinara sauce and the Alfredo sauce with 1 cup of mozzarella, ricotta, provolone and Romano. Cook this sauce over medium heat until it begins to simmer and the cheeses are melted.<\/p>\n Stir in the cooked pasta and pour the mixture into a greased 13×9-inch baking dish. Top with the rest of the mozzarella cheese.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em>\u00a0Be sure to add extra mozzarella at the edges if you like crispy corners.<\/p>\n In a small bowl, stir together the Parmesan, panko bread crumbs, garlic and olive oil. Sprinkle this topping evenly over the pasta.<\/p>\n Bake the five-cheese ziti, uncovered, until it’s bubbly and the topping is golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes. Since the pasta will be piping hot, let it cool for 10 minutes before garnishing it with fresh parsley or basil and serving it.<\/p>\n The best thing about a cheesy pasta bake\u2014other than the first bite, of course\u2014is storing the leftovers in the same casserole dish. Then all you have to do to eat some is reheat a serving in the microwave or oven. Store leftover five-cheese ziti al forno\u00a0in the refrigerator for up to four days.<\/p>\n To keep your ziti from drying out, add a little more sauce and cheese to the top, then cover the baking dish with foil and pop it back in the oven for 10 to 20 minutes at 350\u00b0. If you’re going the microwave route, transfer a serving of pasta to a microwave-safe bowl or plate and reheat it for one to two minutes. Sprinkle it with Parm and herbs, and enjoy.<\/p>\n You bet! We highly recommend doubling the recipe and making two trays of five-cheese ziti al forno just so you can freeze one of them. Save the fresh herbs and panko crumb topping for when you go to bake it, however, so the top of your casserole doesn’t turn brown or soggy once thawed. Five-cheese ziti al forno will last for up to three months in the freezer.<\/p>\n Pasta al forno<\/em> means “baked pasta”\u00a0in Italian, which is the simplest way to describe this over-the-top baked ziti dish.<\/p>\n If you have a few extra minutes, you can make\u00a0homemade Alfredo sauce<\/a> that’s rich and creamy and makes a world of difference. You can also use homemade marinara sauce<\/a> instead of jarred marinara. As with any recipe, using quality ingredients is a surefire way to enhance flavor, so use the best cheese you can find.<\/p>\n The options are endless! But a few of our favorites include garlic bread<\/a>, a crunchy Caesar salad or super chopped Italian salad<\/a>, chicken or pork Milanese<\/a>, grilled veggies or a tomato and eggplant casserole<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Five-cheese ziti al forno is an Olive Garden copycat classic that’s loaded with ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, Romano and provolone cheeses and baked to golden perfection with a crunchy topping. 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Freezes well.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-01-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mjlouk"},"reviewBody":" My family of picky eaters all enjoyed this! A meal that everyone eats is a major win in my house!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-02-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenFlower"},"reviewBody":"Made this tonight! My family loved it! I made the recipe as is. Because I have a 19 year old, and most nights there are a friend or 2 that show up hungry. However, tonight was a quiet night, so it was just my family of 4, and my mother. So, I have half a pan of leftovers! Next time I'll split into 2 pans, one for now, & one for later. All that being said, this was delicious! Im a nervous Nellie with new recipes, so it took a little longer to assemble this time. However, truthfully this is really a very easy dish when you accomplish it once! I just want to say thank you! This is going into the regular monthly rotation! I appreciate when recipes come together as expected, this one was very well put together, and very accurate in the amount of servings stated!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-10-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"curlylis85"},"reviewBody":"This is so good! It is easy to make, makes a lot, and is a great comfort food. I made the full recipe, but divided the mixture into two different square dishes. I cooked one and froze the other for later and am happy to say that it tasted just as good using the directions for the freeze option.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-09-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cynandtom"},"reviewBody":"I LOVE THIS DISH!!!! I did use a quality jar sauce, I think that is probably important. The only change that I made was adding cooked Hot Italian Sausage, which I\u2019m sure didn\u2019t hurt in its success either. ?? I highly recommend this one!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-08-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Deidre"},"reviewBody":"This was excellent, I added some riced cauliflower to mine for extra veggies and also ended up substituting cream cheese for the ricotta since I couldn't find it my fridge even though I know I bought some. It was delicious will definitely make again and adding to my saved recipes.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-08-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"bonito15"},"reviewBody":"I made this for our neighborhood picnic, because it makes a huge amount and it was gone in a flash - love both the Marinara and Alfredo sauces - flavor is astonishing","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-06-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"suefalk"},"reviewBody":"FANTASTIC! Great idea to combine marinara and afredo. However, I only use full-fat Ricotta because it's creamer - less grainy. Definitely enough to feed a crowd! I also like a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-06-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cbenne12"},"reviewBody":"So tasty and easy to make!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-11-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"wintermom9597"},"reviewBody":"We loved this! And it is a good thing - since we have LOTS of leftovers. I used cottage cheese in place of ricotta because that's what I had on hand. I also realized I didn't put the top layer of cheese on before the bread crumbs, but honestly, it wasn't missed. Planning to make it again for my daughter and her roommates - as freezer meals.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-08-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"rock111"},"reviewBody":"I cut the recipe in half and that still is a lot. I used fine shreds of fresh basil on top after baking. All 4 of us loved it and called it a keeper, really good find! Family took leftovers home for another dinner! We'll be enjoying that recipe in the future, and it goes together very quickly and easily..","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-10-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Meghan"},"reviewBody":"This was great! 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Step 2: Make the sauce<\/h3>\n
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Step 5: Bake the ziti<\/h3>\n
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Five-Cheese Ziti al Forno Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Five-Cheese Ziti al Forno<\/h2>\n
What’s the best way to reheat baked ziti?<\/h3>\n
Can you freeze five-cheese ziti al forno?<\/h3>\n
Five-Cheese Ziti al Forno Tips<\/h2>\n
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What does pasta al forno<\/em> mean?<\/h3>\n
How do you make five-cheese ziti even better?<\/h3>\n
What are some good sides to serve with ziti al forno?<\/h3>\n
Test Kitchen tip<\/b>\r\n
Test Kitchen tip<\/b>