Baked Ziti in a Mornay Sauce with Italian Sausage and Fennel Recipe

Name: Baked Ziti in a Mornay Sauce with Italian Sausage and Fennel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons flour; 2 1/2 cups milk; Salt; Freshly ground white pepper; Pinch nutmeg; 6 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large fennel bulb, cored and thinly sliced; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 pounds hot Italian sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 pound ziti pasta, cooked al dente; 1/4 cup fresh basil, chiffonaded

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
2 1/2 cups milk
Salt
Freshly ground white pepper
Pinch nutmeg
6 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large fennel bulb, cored and thinly sliced
Freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds hot Italian sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 pound ziti pasta, cooked al dente
1/4 cup fresh basil, chiffonaded

1
In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butter.
2
Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes.
3
Whisk in the milk, 1/2 cup at a time.
4
Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
5
Cook, stirring constantly for 4 to 6 minutes.
6
Remove from the heat and whisk in 1/2 cup of the grated cheese.
7
Set aside and keep warm.
8
In a large saute pan, over medium heat, add the oil.
9
When the oil is hot, add the fennel.
10
Season with salt and pepper.
11
Saute for 3 to 4 minutes or until soft.
12
Add the sausage and continue to saute for 3 to 4 minutes.
13
Remove from the heat.
14
In a large mixing bowl, combine the pasta, sausage mixture and Mornay sauce.
15
Mix well.
16
Pour into a greased 2-quart oval baking dish.
17
Sprinkle the top with cheese and place in the oven on the top rack.
18
Bake until the top is golden brown and bubbly, about 10 to 12 minutes.
19
Remove from the oven and cool slightly.
20
Spoon onto serving plates and garnish with fresh basil.

871

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons flour, 2 1/2 cups milk, Salt, and more.

Yes, Baked Ziti in a Mornay Sauce with Italian Sausage and Fennel falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Ziti in a Mornay Sauce with Italian Sausage and Fennel

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