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!
Ingredients
1 lb. ziti
4 tbsp. butter
2 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
½ c. shredded fontina
½ c. grated romano
½ c. ricotta
½ c. Panko breadcrumbs
Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
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.
Recipe by The Best Video Recipes for All at https://recipes-for-all.com/5-cheese-ziti-al-forno/