Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno Copycat (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Ziti Al Forno
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1 lb ziti pasta
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1/4 cup bread crumbs (for the topping)
→ Five Cheese Marinara Sauce
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2 cups marinara sauce
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1 cup heavy cream
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15 oz drained diced tomatoes (or two fresh tomatoes, diced)
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1 teaspoon sugar
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3/4 cup Parmesan cheese blend (grated Parmesan, Romano, Asiago)
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1/2 cup fontina cheese (can use grated Monterey Jack)
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1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated
# Instructions:
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In a large pot, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain into a colander, rinse with cold water, and toss with oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
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Meanwhile, combine marinara sauce, heavy cream, diced tomatoes, and sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer and add 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese blend, 1/2 cup fontina cheese, and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Stir until bubbly and remove from heat.
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Place pasta in an oven-safe serving dish and ladle sauce over the top. Sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese blend. Top with breadcrumbs and broil just until the cheese browns.
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Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
# Notes:
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This copycat recipe is made with marinara, heavy cream (no canned alfredo), a blend of Italian cheeses, and a breadcrumb crust.
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For casserole instructions: Place in a greased 9x13 baking dish, cover with sauce and cheese, top with breadcrumbs, and bake covered at 350°F for 30-45 minutes, then broil until golden.
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Ziti Al Forno can be assembled and refrigerated or frozen for later use.
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You can substitute cheeses with what you have on hand, like Monterey Jack, mozzarella, or Parmesan.