The ULTIMATE Baked Ziti
Tuesday 21 January 2020
The ULTIMATE Baked Ziti - copycat Olive Garden Baked Ziti Al Forno
The ULTIMATE Baked Ziti - copycat Olive Garden Baked Ziti Al Forno. SUPER easy to make and tastes AMAZING! Ziti pasta, Italian sausage, spaghetti sauce, Alfredo sauce, mozzarella, provolone, ricotta, parmesan, panko bread crumbs, garlic, and olive oil. It can make in advance and refrigerate or freeze for later. Hands down the best pasta casserole we've ever eaten! #pasta #casserole #olivegarden #bakedziti #freezermeal
Copycat Olive Garden Baked Ziti Al Forno
I have a confession, I haven't eaten at the Olive Garden in years. I'm talking maybe 20 years. I'm not really sure why. I droll over the commercials. The food looks amazing. I came across a copycat recipe for Olive Garden's Baked Ziti Al Forno and had to give it a try. O-M-G! This is The ULTIMATE Baked Ziti recipe. It is hands down the best I've ever eaten. The sauce, the yummy topping, and all the CHEESE! This is definitely a new family favorite!
How to Make the Ultimate Baked Ziti
The Ultimate Baked Ziti is super easy to make. Start with boiling some pasta. While the pasta is cooking, brown some Italian sausage in a large skillet or Dutch oven. Drain the fat. Add spaghetti sauce, Alfredo sauce, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, provolone cheese, and parmesan cheese. Drain the cooked pasta and stir into the sauce mixture. Pour the pasta into a large baking dish. Combine parmesan cheese, panko bread crumbs, garlic, and olive oil. Sprinkle over the pasta and bake. I like to garnish the casserole with some dried parsley for color. I think it makes it look pretty.
Can Baked Ziti Be Made Ahead of Time and Frozen?
You can make this casserole ahead of time and refrigerate overnight or freeze for later. Since there are only two of us, I will sometimes split the pasta between two foil pans. Bake one now and freeze one for later. To bake the casserole after freezing, thaw completely in the refrigerator and bake as directed below.You can also freeze the casserole after baking. To reheat, thaw completely and cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350ºF for 30 to 40 minutes, until warm.
What to Serve with The Ultimate Baked Ziti
This baked ziti has quickly become a favorite at our house. I made this over the holidays and I might like it better than our traditional homemade lasagna. It tastes great and is SUPER easy to make! Serve this with a salad and some garlic bread and you are in for a treat! Here are a few of our favorite recipes from the blog that go great with The ULTIMATE Baked Ziti:- Creamy Italiano Salad
- Easy Parmesan Bread Twists
- Carbone's Garlic Bread
- Green Jacket Salad
- Italian Herb Skillet Bread
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