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In a large pot of lightly salted boiling water, add the ziti and cook until tender, approximately 12 minutes.
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Drain and cool under cold running water.
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Drain again and reserve.
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Butter an eight-inch baking dish.
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In a medium-size saucepan, melt four tablespoons of the butter just until it foams.
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Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the flour.
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Return the saucepan to moderate heat and whisk until the mixture bubbles, about three minutes.
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Whisk in the salt and mustard and add the milk.
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Continue whisking and bring to a boil over high heat.
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When the mixture bubbles and begins to thicken, after about 10 minutes, allow it to boil for three minutes more, stirring constantly.
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Remove from the heat and add the Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco.
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Fold in the cheese and continue to whisk until blended and smooth.
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Fold the ziti into the cheese mixture and pour the mixture into the buttered baking dish.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
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In a small saucepan, heat the remaining butter over moderate heat.
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Add the bread crumbs and toss for four or five minutes until lightly toasted.
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Sprinkle the crumbs over the ziti and bake for 25 minutes and serve.
