Olive Gardens Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno

Olive Gardens Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno

Ingredients:
Ziti Sauce
4 cups tomato sauce (homemade or store bought)
2 cups Alfredo sauce (homemade or store bought)
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup shredded fontina cheese
MIX ALL 6 INGREDIENTS TOGETHER RESERVE 1/2 CUP.

Ziti Topping
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
MIX ABOVE 7 INGREDIENTS TOGETHER AND SET ASIDE.

1 pound ziti pasta
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375.
Cook pasta according to directions, drain and add hot pasta to ziti sauce, reserving that 1/2 cup you set aside.
Spray 12 x 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Spread 1/4 cup of ziti sauce on bottom of dish.
Pour pasta into dish.
Evenly distribute 1 cup of mozzarella cheese on top of pasta.
Top with the prepared ziti topping.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until topping is lightly browned.

Foodguy's Restaurant Style Spaghetti Sauce...

1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 Tablespoon butter
1-6 oz. can tomato paste
1-28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
1/2 of the 28 oz. can water
1 Tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon chicken or beef base
1 teaspoon salt
Black pepper to taste
2 teaspoons dried basil
¼ cup Parmesan cheese

Combine all ingredients, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer about 1 hour until thickened.
Serve over hot cooked pasta.