Baked Ziti With Two Mozzarellas And Parmesan Cream Sauce Recipe

Name: Baked Ziti With Two Mozzarellas And Parmesan Cream Sauce Recipe
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian

Recipe By Slurrp

Baked Ziti with Two Mozzarellas and Parmesan Cream Sauce is a delicious and comforting Italian pasta dish. The ziti pasta is cooked until al dente and then tossed in a creamy Parmesan sauce. It is layered with two types of mozzarella cheese, creating a gooey and cheesy texture. The dish is then baked until golden and bubbly, resulting in a satisfying and flavorful meal. Serve it hot with a side of garlic bread for a complete and hearty dinner.

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Ingredients For Baked Ziti With Two Mozzarellas And Parmesan Cream Sauce Recipe

1 pound Ziti Pasta
4 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
0.25 cup All Purpose Flour
4 cup Milk
1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
as needed Fresh Basil Leaves For Garnish
As required Salt And Pepper To Taste

Directions : Baked Ziti With Two Mozzarellas And Parmesan Cream Sauce Recipe

Cooking Directions

STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
STEP 2.Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
STEP 3.In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
STEP 4.Gradually whisk in milk and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
STEP 5.Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
STEP 6.In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ziti pasta and Parmesan cream sauce. Mix well to coat the pasta evenly.
STEP 7.In the greased baking dish, layer half of the ziti mixture. Top with half of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
STEP 8.Repeat the layers with the remaining ziti mixture and mozzarella cheese.
STEP 9.Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
STEP 10.Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
STEP 11.Serve the Baked Ziti with Two Mozzarellas and Parmesan Cream Sauce hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves, if desired.

Cooking Tips

You can use any type of short pasta instead of ziti, such as penne or rigatoni.
For a richer flavor, you can add cooked Italian sausage or ground beef to the ziti mixture.
To make the dish ahead of time, assemble the ziti and cheese layers in the baking dish, cover tightly, and refrigerate. Bake it when ready to serve, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.

Storage and Serving

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat the leftovers in the oven or microwave until heated through.
Serve the Baked Ziti with Two Mozzarellas and Parmesan Cream Sauce hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves, if desired.

Nutrition
value

414

calories per serving

3 g Fat25 g Protein111 g Carbs4 g FiberOther

Current Totals

3 g Fat
25 g Protein
111 g Carbs
4 g Fiber

MacroNutrients

Carbs
111 g
Protein
25 g
Fiber
4 g

Fats

Fat
3 g

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium
111 mg
Iron
3 mg
Vitamin A
0 mcg
Vitamin B1
0 mg
Vitamin B2
0 mg
Vitamin B3
4 mg
Vitamin B6
0 mg
Vitamin B9
22 mcg
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
Vitamin C
0 mg
Vitamin E
0 mg
Copper
0 mcg
Magnesium
166 mg
Manganese
0 mg
Phosphorus
507 mg
Selenium
2 mcg
Zinc
2 mg

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment

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