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    Olive Garden Stuffed Ziti Fritta Recipe

    Published: Oct 4, 2023 · Modified: Dec 27, 2024 · By: Brendan Cunningham

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    Fall in love with this rich, authentic, and delicious stuffed ziti fritta! It has crispy Italian seasoned breaded ziti that is filled with cheese and flavor. And this recipe is spot on to the stuffed ziti fritta Olive Garden serves!

    Wooden bowl with a bunch of stuffed ziti fritta in it.

    Table of Contents

    • The Best Stuffed Ziti Fritta
      • Ingredients 
      • How To Make Stuffed Ziti Fritta 
        • Step 1: Prep Work
        • Step 2: Filling & Breading The Pasta
        • Step 3: Frying The Pasta
      • How To Store Fried Ziti Fritta 
        • FAQs About This Stuffed Ziti Fritta Recipe 
        • What is stuffed ziti fritta made of?
        • Is stuffed Ziti Fritta good?
        • How many calories are in Olive Garden stuffed ziti fritta?
      • My Final Thoughts
      • More Copycat Recipes To Try
    • Stuffed Ziti Fritta Olive Garden Copycat Recipe
      • Ingredients
      • Instructions
      • Nutrition
      • Did you make this recipe?

    The Best Stuffed Ziti Fritta

    The stuffed Ziti Fritta is a unique and utterly delicious Olive Garden dish that my family loves to get when we go there. It includes ziti - or rigatoni - noodles that are stuffed with three kinds of cheese, then coated in an Italian breading that crisps up to golden perfection.

    So, that's why I decided to bring the recipe to the blog! This ziti fritta recipe has all the tasty tastiness of the Olive Garden's ziti fritta, and it's super easy to make too. Just 3 simple steps are all you have to follow to make it!

    How easy does that sound?!

    And for the full stuffed ziti fritta Olive Garden experience, serve it with a side of alfredo sauce or marinara sauce and some of this garlic bread or cheesy bread.

    Stuffed ziti fritta in a bowl.

    Ingredients 

    Ok, so the ingredients you need to make this Olive Garden stuffed ziti fritta recipe are pretty simple. And I highly recommend using all of them to get that one-of-a-kind taste that you get at the restaurant.

    Anyway, here's everything you'll need for the stuffed ziti fritta:

    • ¼ cup ricotta
    • ¼ cup Parmesan & Romano shredded
    • ¼ cup cream cheese softened
    • ¼ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
    • 1 tablespoon basil chopped
    • ½ box Rigatoni or Ziti pasta

    And for the breading:

    • 2 eggs beaten
    • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
    • 2 cups Italian breadcrumbs
    • ¼ cup Parmesan grated

    Then to complete the recipe:

    • ¼ cup alfredo sauce or marinara sauce

    Now, my favorite part about this recipe is stocking up on the ingredients and being able to use them for two more beloved Olive Garden recipes.

    You can use almost all of the same ingredients to make this lasagana fritta and these giant cheese stuffed shells! And just like this stuffed ziti fritta, those two recipes are spot on to Olive Garden's. 

    A bowl of shredded mozzarella cheese, a bowl of shredded Parmesan cheese, bowl asiago cheese, a bowl with an egg in it, bowl marinara sauce, a bowl of ziti, a bowl of cream cheese.

    How To Make Stuffed Ziti Fritta 

    A cream cheese and cheese mixture in a bowl.

    Step 1: Prep Work

    First, we'll make the creamy and cheesy filling for the pasta. 

    For the filling, add the ricotta, parmesan, cream cheese, mozzarella, and basil to a bowl and mix well to combine.

    Then, transfer it to a ziplock bag and refrigerate.

    Next, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta of your choice - either the ziti or rigatoni- according to the package directions.

    Ziti in a strainer, a bowl of breadcrumbs and cheese, a bowl of Italian seasoning and egg, and a bowl of marinara sauce on the white counter

    Step 2: Filling & Breading The Pasta

    Once the pasta is cooked and cooled, you will fill it.

    Cut the tip of one of the corners of the ziplock bag to create a makeshift piping bag, and fill each noodle with the refrigerated cheese mixture.

    After all of the pasta is filled, it's time to bread them.

    First, combine the eggs and Italian seasoning in a bowl, and then combine the breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese in a second bowl. 

    Now, dip the stuffed pasta in the egg first, and then thoroughly coat it with the breadcrumb mixture. Repeat with every noodle and set aside. 

    Rigatoni noodles stuffed with cheese.

    Step 3: Frying The Pasta

    To fry the cheesy stuffed ziti fritta, heat about ½ cup of vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat to 350°F (180°C).

    Once the oil is hot, fry the breaded noodles until they are golden brown on each side.

    Then, transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate and drain the excess grease.

    Serve the stuffed ziti fritta with alfredo sauce or marinara sauce, and enjoy!

    Reddit stuffed rigatoni noodles on a white plate.

    How To Store Fried Ziti Fritta 

    This recipe will make about 4 servings. So you'll have plenty for a family dinner or appetizer for a group. 

    If you end up with any leftovers -which is hard to believe- you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3-5 days. 

    And then if you want to reheat the fried ziti fritta, the best way is in the oven. Put it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and warm at 350°F (180°C) for about 10 minutes or until it reaches your desired temperature. 

    Stuffed fried ziti noodles on a paper towel

    FAQs About This Stuffed Ziti Fritta Recipe 

    What is stuffed ziti fritta made of?

    Stuffed ziti fritta consists of ziti pasta noodles, a cheesy filling, and crispy breading. The filling consists of three different kinds of cheese and cream cheese for an ultra creamy and cheesy flavor. Then ,the breading has Italian breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese, combined with an Italian seasoning egg wash for even more flavor. 

    Is stuffed Ziti Fritta good?

    Yes, stuffed ziti fritta is delicious! It's like a cheesy, flavorful, and crispy crunchy combination that is just to die for. Stuffed ziti fritta is basically a cross between cheesy stuffed noodles and mozzarella sticks. But trust me, this is way better than either of those. 

    How many calories are in Olive Garden stuffed ziti fritta?

    According to Olive Garden's website, there are 500 calories in one serving of their ziti fritta.

    Hand holding a ziti fritta that has marinara sauce on it above a bowl filled with marinara sauce. Behind that is part of a wooden bowl filled with stuffed ziti fritta.

    My Final Thoughts

    Well, that is how to make stuffed ziti fritta that is cheesy, crispy, flavorful, and just totally delicious. 

    This recipe is just like the stuffed ziti fritta Olive Garden serves, but I really do think it's better. At least my family, friends, and everyone who tries it thinks so. 

    Anyway, I hope you like this Olive Garden stuffed ziti fritta copycat recipe.

    If you make it, leave a comment below and let me know your thoughts. 

    A bunch of stuffed ziti fritta noodles in a wooden bowl.

    More Copycat Recipes To Try

    Want to try more restaurant-like recipes? Well, if you do, we have a ton on the blog that I think you'll like. 

    Give one of these Olive Garden copycat recipes a try next:

    • Olive Garden grilled chicken margherita
    • Olive Garden cheese ravioli
    • Olive Garden crispy chicken fritta
    • Olive Garden chicken parmigiana
    • Lasagna fritta

    Oh, and for even more delicious recipes, check out our YouTube channel. We post new recipes almost every day on there.

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    Stuffed Ziti Fritta Olive Garden Copycat Recipe

    Stuffed ziti fritta in a bowl.
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    ★★★★★

    5 from 4 reviews

    Fall in love with this rich, authentic, and delicious stuffed ziti fritta! It has crispy Italian seasoned breaded ziti that is filled with cheese and flavor. And this recipe is spot on to the stuffed ziti fritta Olive Garden serves!

    • Author: Brendan Cunningham
    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
    • Category: Dinner
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: Olive Garden

    Ingredients

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    ¼ cup ricotta

    ¼ cup Parmesan & Romano shredded

    ¼ cup cream cheese softened

    ¼ cup mozzarella cheese shredded

    1 tbsp basil chopped

    ½ box Rigatoni or Ziti pasta

    Breading:

    2 eggs beaten

    1 tbsp Italian seasoning

    2 cups Italian breadcrumbs

    ¼ cup Parmesan grated

    ¼ cup alfredo sauce or marinara sauce

    Instructions

    1. To make the filling, combine ricotta, parmesan, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese and basil in a bowl. Transfer to a ziplock bag and refrigerate.
    2. Make the pasta according to package instructions, drain and let it cool down.
    3. Cut the tip of the ziplock bag and use the tip to fill the pasta.
    4. Combine eggs and Italian seasoning in a bowl. Combine Italian breadcrumbs and parmesan in another bowl. 
    5. Soak each rigatoni in the egg mixture, transfer to the breadcrumbs and press until fully covered.
    6. Heat the vegetable oil to 350°F and fry the pasta until golden brown on every side. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain excess grease.
    7. Serve with alfredo or marinara sauce.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 322
    • Fat: 7
    • Carbohydrates: 52
    • Protein: 13

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    1. Arie

      April 26, 2022 at 8:21 am

      I got this at at Olive Garden once before and this was reminiscent of that time

      ★★★★★

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    2. Robyn

      April 27, 2022 at 12:31 pm

      5 stars for sure!!!

      ★★★★★

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    3. Samantha

      May 03, 2022 at 3:04 pm

      Fav fried food ever!!

      ★★★★★

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    4. Fi

      May 17, 2022 at 2:57 pm

      Yes loved it!!!

      ★★★★★

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