Neapolitan Baked Ziti Recipe

Name: Neapolitan Baked Ziti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ziti pasta; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 28 ounces plum tomatoes; 4 -5 basil leaves, torn; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons flour; 2 cups milk; 1 bay leaf; 2 cups mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese; fresh nutmeg; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb ziti pasta
1 medium onion, diced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
28 ounces plum tomatoes
4 -5 basil leaves, torn
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
1 bay leaf
2 cups mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
fresh nutmeg
salt and pepper

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Boil ziti just shy of al dente.
3
Place a medium sauce pan on medium-high head and add EVOO.
4
Cook onion and garlic 4-5 minutes, then add the tomatoes. Smash the tomatoes with the back of a large spoon, then add basil, salt and pepper and simmer 15 minutes.
5
Heat a separate medium sauce pan on medium-high heat then add, butter and alllow to melt.
6
Add flour and brown 2-4 minutes, then stir in bay leaf, salt and pepper and cook 5 minutes on low heat. Remove bay leaf.
7
Mix red sauce with pasta and transfer to a casserole dish.
8
Top with white sauce, and both cheeses.
9
Bake 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees.

1078

kcal

Calories

Fat

147

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ziti pasta, 1 medium onion, diced, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 4 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Neapolitan Baked Ziti falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Neapolitan Baked Ziti

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