Ziti With Sharp Cheddar And Mushrooms Recipe

Name: Ziti With Sharp Cheddar And Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter (or olive oil or a mix of both); 1 celery rib, finely chopped; 8 ounces mixed mushrooms (white, baby bella, shitake or other); 2 leeks, quartered lengthwise, sliced; 1 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1/4 cup flour; 3 cups milk, warmed (I use rice milk); salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg; 1 tablespoon mustard; 1 lb ziti pasta; 1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese; 1 cup fresh breadcrumb; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter (or olive oil or a mix of both)
1 celery rib, finely chopped
8 ounces mixed mushrooms (white, baby bella, shitake or other)
2 leeks, quartered lengthwise, sliced
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 cup flour
3 cups milk, warmed (I use rice milk)
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 tablespoon mustard
1 lb ziti pasta
1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup fresh breadcrumb
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1
Warm the butter in a saucepan. Add celery, mushrooms, leeks, and marjoram and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
2
Stir in flour and cook 1 more minute, then quickly whisk in the milk.
3
Simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season the sauce with 1 teaspoons salt, pepper(to taste) and nutmeg and mustard.
4
Preheat the oven to 350*F.
5
Lightly butter or oil a 3 quart baking dish. Cook the ziti in plenty of boiling water until barely done(usually 2 minutes less than called for on package). Drain in a colander, then rinse under cold water.
6
Combine the pasta with the sauce and cheese, then pour it into the baking dish and cover with the bread crumbs.
7
Bake until bubbling and browned on top, about 25-30 minutes.
8
Enjoy!

827

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons butter (or olive oil or a mix of both), 1 celery rib, finely chopped, 8 ounces mixed mushrooms (white, baby bella, shitake or other), 2 leeks, quartered lengthwise, sliced, and more.

Yes, Ziti With Sharp Cheddar And Mushrooms 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ziti With Sharp Cheddar And Mushrooms

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