Olive Garden Baked Ziti Recipe

In case you missed it, copycat recipes are kind of our speciality. And this one tastes just like Olive Garden's 5-Cheese Ziti Al Forno...maybe better! Our advice: Buy a jar of marinara but make your own alfredo!

Yields: 6 - 8 servings

Prep Time: 0 hours 10 mins

Total Time: 0 hours 45 mins

1 lb.

ziti

4 tbsp.

butter

cloves garlic, minced

4 tbsp.

all-purpose flour

2 c.

half and half

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1 c.

freshly grated grated Parmesan, divided

3 c.

marinara

2 c.

shredded mozzarella, divided

1/2 c.

shredded fontina

1/2 c.

grated romano

1/2 c.

ricotta

1/2 c.

Panko breadcrumbs

Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

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Preheat oven to 375°. Grease a 9"-x-13" baking dish with cooking spray. In a large pot of salted, boiling water, cook ziti until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Make alfredo: In a large, high-sided skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Whisk in flour and cook until the mixture is bubbling and golden, 1 minute more. Slowly pour in half-and-half, whisking constantly. Bring mixture to a simmer and stir in ½ cup Parmesan. Let simmer until the sauce thickens, 2 to 3 minutes, then season with salt and pepper.
Stir in marinara, 1 cup mozzarella, fontina, romano, and ricotta, then add pasta and toss until everything is well coated. Transfer to prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl, mix together remaining ½ cup Parmesan and Panko. Sprinkle evenly over top of dish. Bake until golden and bubbly, about 30 minutes.5. Garnish with parsley and serve.

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