Name: Copycat Olive Garden 5-Cheese Ziti Al Forno
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: Cooking spray; Kosher salt; 1 lb. ziti; 4 tbsp. butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 4 tbsp. all-purpose flour; 2 c. half-and-half; 1 c. freshly grated Parmesan, divided; Freshly ground black pepper; 3 c. marinara sauce; 2 c. shredded mozzarella, divided; 1/2 c. shredded fontina; 1/2 c. freshly grated Pecorino; 1/2 c. ricotta; 1/2 c. panko bread crumbs

Step 1 Preheat oven to 375° and grease a 9"-x-13" baking dish with cooking spray. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add 2 tablespoons salt, and cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Drain.

Step 2Make Alfredo: In a large, high-sided skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk in flour and cook until mixture is bubbling and golden, 1 minute more. Slowly pour in half-and-half, whisking constantly. Bring mixture to a simmer and then stir in ½ cup Parmesan. Let simmer until sauce thickens, 2 to 3 minutes, then season with salt and pepper.

Step 3Stir in marinara, 1 cup mozzarella, fontina, Pecorino, and ricotta. Add cooked pasta and toss until noodles are completely coated. Transfer pasta mixture to baking dish and top with remaining 1 cup mozzarella.

Step 4In a small bowl, mix together remaining ½ cup Parmesan and panko bread crumbs. Sprinkle evenly over top of dish.

Step 5Bake until golden and bubbly, about 30 minutes.