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Fake Baked Ziti Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
28 oz can whole, peeled tomatoes
14 oz can crushed tomatoes
coarse salt
handful fresh basil leaves, torn
1 lb ziti with ridges
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. all purpose flour
freshly ground black pepper
generous grating of nutmeg
2 c. whole milk
1/2 c. Asiago cheese, shredded
1/2 c. Parmigianino-Reggiano cheese, shredded
1 c. fresh mozzarella, sliced
Directions:
Directions:
Put pasta water on to boil. In a medium sauce pot over medium heat, saute garlic in olive oil. Chop whole tomatoes and add them to the pan. Add crushed tomatoes and salt and simmer 10 minutes, add basil and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes more. Add salt and pasta to boiling water and cook 6 minutes, leaving pasta a little chewy. While pasta cooks, melt butter in a small pot over medium heat. Whisk in flour, then cook 1 minute, adding salt, pepper, and nutmeg to flour. Add milk and bring sauce to a bubble. Reduce 5 minutes. Drain pasta and transfer to a large casserole dish. Pour the tomato and basil sauce over the past and turn to coat the pasta. Pour the flour mixture over the already coated pasta. Cover the top of the pasta with asiago, parmesan, and mozzarella. Place the casserole under hot broiler and melt the 3 cheeses until brown and bubbly, 3-5 minutes. Serve immediately.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Courtesy of Rachael Ray and Food Network

 

 

 

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