Copycat recipes are kind of our speciality, and Olive Garden is no exception. We have plenty of favorite takes on the chain’s recipes, from our copycat fettuccine Alfredo to chicken gnocchi soup, but this one is a true winner. This pasta dinner tastes just like Olive Garden’s 5-Cheese Ziti Al Forno…maybe even better! If you’re unfamiliar with the dish, then let us introduce this baked pasta dinner.
Parmesan, mozzarella, fontina, Pecorino, and ricotta make up the 5 cheeses that combine with marinara and Alfredo to create this rich and comforting dinner. After the sauces, cheeses, and pasta are combined in a baking dish, it’s tossed in the oven to turn golden and bubbly (in just 30 minutes!). If you’re looking to make weeknights extra special (or just can’t be bothered to leave the house), then this copycat won’t disappoint.
My top advice: Buy a jar of marinara but make your own Alfredo! It’s so much better homemade, and surprisingly easy to make.
Have you made this yet? Let us know how it went in the comments below!