American-style Baked Ziti (Ziti all’Americana)
(from kylerhea’s recipe box)
Wine pairing: white
Source: Barilla website: www.barillaus.com
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: PASTA
Ingredients
- 1 box (16 ounces)BARILLA Ziti
- 3 Tbs butter
- 3 Tbs all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 4 (approx. 2 pounds) tomatoes
- 1/2 cup Parmigiano cheese, freshly grated
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup Italian flavored bread crumbs
- 1 Tbs olive oil
Directions
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COOK Ziti as directed; drain and set aside.
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MELT butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
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ADD flour, salt, pepper and oregano; cook 1 minute or until bubbly. Gradually stir in millk. Cook 2-3 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; set aside.
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PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees.
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PEEL, seed and chop 3 tomatoes. Slice remaining tomato; set aside.
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Combine bread crumbs and olive oil in a small cup and set aside.
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STIR together pasta, white sauce, chopped tomatoes, cheese and basil in a large bowl.
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PLACE pasta mixture in a baking dish; arrange tomato slices on top and sprinkle with bread crumbs.
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BAKE for 30 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.