American-style Baked Ziti (Ziti all'Americana)

Makes 4-6 Servings

1 box (16 ounces) Barilla Ziti

3 tablespoons butter

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1 1/2 cups milk

4 (approx. 2 pounds) tomatoes

1/2 cup Parmigianino cheese, freshly grated

1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped

1/4 cup Italian flavored bread crumbs

1 tablespoon olive oil

1. Cook Ziti as directed; drain and set aside.

2. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.

3. Add flour, salt, pepper and oregano; cook 1 minute or until bubbly. Gradually stir in milk. Cook 2-3 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; set aside.  

4. Preheat oven to 350*F. Peel, seed and chop 3 tomatoes. Slice remaining tomato, set aside. Combine bread crumbs and olive oil in a small cup and set aside. 

5. Stir together pasta, white sauce, chopped tomatoes, cheese and basil in a large bowl.

6. 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.

Recipe courtesy of Barilla. Copyright 2009 © 2009 Barilla

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