Olive Garden Five-Cheese Ziti al Forno

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°Fahrenheit (190°Celsius).

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until 2 minutes before al dente. Drain the pasta, rinse under cold water, and set aside.

Step 3

Combine the marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, ricotta cheese, Fontina cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a large bowl. Stir until well blended.

Step 4

Add the cooked pasta to the sauce mixture, tossing to coat evenly. Transfer the mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it in an even layer.

Step 5

Mix the mozzarella cheese, panko breadcrumbs, Romano cheese, Parmesan cheese, and minced garlic in a medium bowl. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the pasta.

Step 6

Place the baking dish in the oven and bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes. It’s ready when the topping is golden brown and the sauce bubbles around the edges.

Step 7

Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and additional grated Parmesan if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!