FAKE-BAKED ZITI

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I saw this recipe on 30 Minute Meals by Rachael Ray on the Food Network. It looked so good I had to try it out. I have to say, it tastes as good as it looks! It really does only take 30 minutes, maybe less once you get used to making it and don't have to take the time to look at the recipe. On the show, she makes her own tomato sauce, but I just used a jar sauce, which takes less time and tastes just as good.

Provided by Keri in AR

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 28m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups marinara sauce (I use Bertoli marinara sauce with Burgundy wine)
1 lb ziti rigate pasta
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 pinch nutmeg
2 cups milk
1/2 cup shredded asiago cheese
1/2 cup shredded parmigiano-reggiano cheese
1 cup sliced fresh mozzarella cheese
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Put pasta water on to boil. Add salt and pasta to boiling water and
  • cook until pasta is "Al Dente" (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 for 5 minutes. Turn on low heat and add shredded
  • cheeses to sauce and stir until cheese is melted.
  • 2. Drain pasta and transfer to a large casserole dish. Pour tomato
  • sauce over pasta and toss until pasta is evenly coated. Pour cheese sauce
  • over pasta. Cover the top with sliced fresh mozzarella. Place dish under
  • broiler for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is brown and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.9, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 41.1, Sodium 701.9, Carbohydrate 72.6, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 8.9, Protein 21.2

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