- 1 (16 ounce) box Barilla® Ziti
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt (optional)
- 2 cups Barilla® Marinara Sauce
- 1 pound buffalo mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- Bechamel sauce: Heat butter in a medium sauce pan until melted. Add flour and stir until smooth. Cook over medium heat until light golden brown, about 6 to 7 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the milk in separate pan until just about to boil.
- Add milk to butter mixture 1 cup at a time, whisking continuously until very smooth and bring to a boil. Cook 30 seconds and remove from heat. Season with nutmeg and 2 teaspoons salt and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot and add 2 tablespoons salt (optional).
- Cook Ziti for 30 seconds less than the package instructions.
- Add Marinara Sauce, bechamel sauce, mozzarella, and grated cheese to the ziti and mix well.
- Divide ziti and sauce mixture among six individual gratin dishes. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, until bubbling and crusty on top. Serve immediately.
05/20/2018
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Baked Ziti with Cheese, recipe
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