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American-style Baked Ziti
Ziti all'Americana

Ease of preparation:  

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4-6

Regions: 

Wine pairing: White

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Ingredients

1 box (16 ounces)BARILLA Ziti
3 tablespoonsbutter
3 tablespoonsall-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoonsalt
1/2 teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoondried oregano
1 1/2 cupsmilk
4 (approx. 2 pounds)tomatoes
1/2 cupParmigiano cheese, freshly grated
1/4 cupfresh basil, chopped
1/4 cupItalian flavored bread crumbs
1 tablespoonolive oil


COOK Ziti as directed; drain and set aside.
MELT butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
ADD flour, salt, pepper and oregano to the saucepan; cook 1 minute or until bubbly. Gradually stir in millk. Cook 2-3 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; set aside.
PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees.
PEEL, seed and chop 3 tomatoes. Slice remaining tomato; set aside.
COMBINE bread crumbs and olive oil in a small cup and set aside.
STIR together pasta, white sauce, chopped tomatoes, cheese and basil in a large bowl.
PLACE pasta mixture in a baking dish; arrange tomato slices on top and sprinkle with bread crumbs.
BAKE for 30 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.




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