Olive Garden 5-Cheese Lasagna (Copycat Recipe)

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 0
Irresistible Olive Garden 5-Cheese Lasagna Copycat Recipe
in Pasta

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
2 cups milk
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil , minced
1 tablespoon fresh garlic , minced
3 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
3 eggs
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup grated romano cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups mozzarella cheese , shredded
1 cup spinach lasagna noodles or 1 cup regular lasagna noodle , if unavailable
marinara sauce , as desired
extra parmesan cheese , freshly grated

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
537
Sugar
8g
Fat
34g
If you've ever dined at Olive Garden and enjoyed their famous Five Cheese Lasagna, you'll be glad to know that you can now make it at home with this delicious copycat recipe. This recipe is a cheesy and hearty meal that is sure to become a family favorite. A combination of ricotta, parmesan, romano, and mozzarella cheese is layered between spinach lasagna noodles and marinara sauce that is made with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh garlic. Enjoy this classic Italian comfort food for dinner tonight.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook lasagna noodles according to package directions until al dente.
3.In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes.
4.Add milk, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic then cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
5.In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, eggs, parmesan cheese, romano cheese, salt, and black pepper.
6.In a 9x13 inch baking dish, lay 3-4 lasagna noodles in the bottom of the dish.
7.Spread 1/3 of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles, followed by 1/3 of the marinara sauce and a sprinkling of shredded mozzarella cheese.
8.Repeat layers twice more and finish the lasagna with a final layer of lasagna noodles, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese.
9.Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes.
10.Remove the foil and broil on high for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is golden brown and bubbly. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.
11.Garnish with extra freshly grated parmesan cheese before serving.

PROS

Indulge in the delicious Italian flavors of this Olive Garden 5-Cheese Lasagna Copycat Recipe.

Perfect as a comforting weeknight dinner or for entertaining guests.

Easy to customize to your preference by adding ground meat or vegetables for added protein and nutrients.

CONS

This lasagna recipe is high in calories and fat, making it a meal that should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this lasagna recipe is not particularly healthy, it does provide a good source of calcium and protein from the cheese and eggs.
Tomatoes and spinach in the marinara sauce and lasagna noodles provide vitamins and antioxidants that are important for overall health.

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