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Olive Garden Stuffed Ziti Fritta
Olive Garden Stuffed Ziti Fritta is the perfect appetizer. It is loaded with flavor and tastes amazing. This is one of our favorite Olive Garden Copycat Recipes.
Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
1 hr 4 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 533 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
For the Pasta:
- 8 ounces rigatoni
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
For the Filling:
- 1/4 cup ricotta
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded Romano cheese
- 1/4 cup cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
For the Breading:
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs beaten
- vegetable oil for frying
- For serving:
- 1/4 cup Alfredo sauce
- 1/4 cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- Boil the pasta based on the package instructions and cook it for 2 minutes less than the al dente time listed on the box.
- Drain the pasta and then coat it with the olive oil.
- Set the pasta aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, stir together the filling ingredients until well combined.
- Pour this mixture into a piping bag or ziplock bag with one of the corners cut off.
- Pipe the cheese mixture into the center of the rigatoni pasta noodles. Once filled, place the pasta on a baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Heat approximately 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large pot until it’s approximately 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place the flour, breadcrumbs and eggs into 3 separate bowls.
- Coat the stuffed rigatoni pasta noodle in the flour, shake off the excess flour. Then dip it in the beaten eggs and then coat it in the breadcrumbs. Repeat this process until all of the pasta is coated with the bread.
- Then carefully place 4-5 pieces in the hot oil to fry. Cook for 3-4 minutes until browned. Watch closely and remove before the cheese starts oozing out.
- Remove from the oil and place on a plate lined with paper towels.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauces (marinara sauce or Alfredo Sauce). Serve warm and enjoy!
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Notes
- Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight containe
Nutrition Information
Calories
533kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
60g
(20%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
87mg
(29%)
Sodium
593mg
(25%)
Potassium
238mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
416IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
205mg
(21%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 533
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 533kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 593mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 238mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 416IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 21% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.