Description

The ULTIMATE Baked Ziti – copycat Olive Garden Baked Ziti Al Forno. SUPER easy to make and tastes AMAZING! Ziti pasta, savory seasoned ground turkey, spaghetti sauce, Alfredo sauce, mozzarella, provolone, ricotta, parmesan, panko bread crumbs, garlic, and olive oil. Can make in advance and refrigerate or freeze for later. Hands down the best pasta casserole we’ve ever eaten!

Ingredients

Scale

1½ lb ziti pasta
2 lb seasoned ground turkey
2 (24-oz) jars spaghetti sauce
1 (15-oz) jar Alfredo sauce
2 cups mozzarella cheese (divided)
½ cup ricotta cheese
½ cup shredded provolone cheese
1 cup grated parmesan cheese (divided)
½ cup panko bread crumbs
1½ tsp jarred minced garlic
2 Tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Step: Preheat oven to 350ºF degrees. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
Step: Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Step: In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook ground turkey until no longer pink. Drain excess liquid.
Step: Add spaghetti sauce, Alfredo sauce, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, ricotta, provolone, and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese. Simmer until cheeses are melted. Stir in cooked pasta and pour into prepared baking dish. Top with remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
Step: Combine remaining 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, panko bread crumbs, garlic, and olive oil. Sprinkle over pasta.
Step: Bake uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, until bubbly and topping is golden brown.

Notes

Can assemble ahead of time and refrigerate overnight before baking. Can freeze unbaked casserole for later. To bake after freezing, thaw completely in the refrigerator and bake as directed.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 758 kcal
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 1065 mg
Fat: 44 g
Saturated Fat: 17 g
Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 56 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 33 g
Cholesterol: 106 mg

Keywords: pasta, casserole, olivegarden, bakedziti, freezermeal