Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti al Forno (Serves 4-6)

About This Dish

Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti al Forno is a baked pasta dish priced at $49.99 for a catering pan serving 4 to 6 guests and totaling 4,680 calories. Ziti pasta is tossed in a five-cheese marinara sauce, then baked in the oven with a generous layer of melted Italian cheeses forming a golden, slightly crisped top. The five-cheese blend typically includes ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, Romano, and Fontina, creating a sauce that is both creamy and sharp with a distinct depth compared to standard marinara dishes.

Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti al Forno stands out on the Classic Entrées catering menu as the richest vegetarian-style pasta option available. The baked preparation at 4,680 calories with 276 grams of fat and 9,750 milligrams of sodium makes this a substantial pan for any group meal. Note that breadsticks are not included with this specific order, unlike other catering pans, so guests planning the full meal package should add them separately. The dish pairs well with Olive Garden's Famous House Salad and works as both a standalone entrée and a pasta side at larger catering events.