Baked Ziti with Cheese Recipe

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Brief

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Baked Ziti with Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) boxBarilla® Ziti

5 tablespoons butter

4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

3 cups milk

½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 teaspoons kosher salt

2 tablespoons kosher salt

2 cups Barilla® Marinara Sauce

1 pound buffalo mozzarella cheese

cut into 1/4-inch cubes

½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

½ cup fresh breadcrumbs

Tips

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Meanwhile heat the milk in separate pan until just about to boil.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

Step 5

Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot and add 2 tablespoons salt (optional).

Step 6

Cook Ziti for 30 seconds less than the package instructions.

Step 7

Add Marinara Sauce bechamel sauce mozzarella and grated cheese to the ziti and mix well.

Step 8

Divide ziti and sauce mixture among six individual gratin dishes. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs.

Step 9

Bake for about 20 minutes until bubbling and crusty on top. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Baked Ziti with Cheese Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 578.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 24.5g 49%

Carbohydrates: 61.6g 20%

Dietary Fiber: 3.8g 15%

Sugars: 6.1g

Fat: 25.7g 40%

Saturated Fat: 15.1g 75%

Cholesterol: 75.4mg 25%

Vitamin A Iu: 822.7IU 17%

Niacin Equivalents: 2mg 16%

Vitamin C: 0.2mg

Folate: 19.9mcg 5%

Calcium: 502.5mg 50%

Iron: 1mg 5%

Magnesium: 16.2mg 6%

Potassium: 163.7mg 5%

Sodium: 2428.9mg 97%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 231

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.