Traditional Italian-style casserole combines ziti pasta with marinara sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and baked for a quick, hearty meal.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ziti
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 4 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2-1/2 cups milk
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Prepare the ziti pasta according to the package directions.
In a saucepan, heat the butter over medium high heat. Stir in the flour. Cook until golden brown. Add the milk to the flour mixture and stir constantly until thickened, about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the nutmeg and Parmesan cheese.
Drain the pasta and pour into a large 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. Add the marinara sauce, the white sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese to the pasta. Stir well. Sprinkle the bread crumbs over the top.
Bake for 20 to 30 minutes until bubbly. Turn on the broiler for 2 to 4 minutes to make a crispy top crust.
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Recipe Source: At Home in the Kitchen by Jorj Morgan (Cumberland House)
Reprinted with permission.
Prepare the ziti pasta according to the package directions.
In a saucepan, heat the butter over medium high heat. Stir in the flour. Cook until golden brown. Add the milk to the flour mixture and stir constantly until thickened, about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the nutmeg and Parmesan cheese.
Drain the pasta and pour into a large 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. Add the marinara sauce, the white sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese to the pasta. Stir well. Sprinkle the bread crumbs over the top.
Bake for 20 to 30 minutes until bubbly. Turn on the broiler for 2 to 4 minutes to make a crispy top crust.
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Recipe Source: At Home in the Kitchen by Jorj Morgan (Cumberland House)
Reprinted with permission.
