CREAMY BAKED ZITI
I won't promise you "Fast and Easy" With this one. It's a little more work than most but It's oh so worth the effort. It's called "Creamy" Due to the fact that there is a made from scratch cream sauce added instead of Ricotta Cheese. I am NOT a fan of Ricotta cheese so I think this version is a nice alternative. It's great served with a beautiful ceasar salad and a basket of sliced crusty bread. Yum!! This is truly delicious!
Provided by MTpockets
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 55m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoons Olive oil and onions and saute 5 minutes or until tender.
- Add beef and brown.
- Meanwhile, In a large pot or dutch oven, cook pasta ala dente and drain well.
- Brown beef until it's no longer pink and drain off fat.
- In the same skillet, add to beef and onions, 1/2 teaspoons salt, garlic, pasta sauce, tomatoes, and tomato sauce.
- Stir to blend, Then set aside.
- In a heavy saucepan, melt butter over low heat, add flour and whisk constantly until smooth and well blended or about 1 minute, gradually add milk and simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture bubbles and thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in parmesan cheese and remaining 1/4 tsp salt and pepper.
- Pour beef mixture and milk mixture into dutch oven with noodles and mix until well blended.
- Transfer entire mixture to a large, buttered, baking dish or nonstick lasagne pan, top with shredded mozzarella cheese and bake at 350' for 20-25 minutes or until mixture is heated through and bubbly and cheese is melted and becoming crusty.
- ** sometimes I add 1/2 the cheese to beef mixture and then top with the other half.
- Let stand approximately 5-10 minutes, and serve.
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akala ross
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. The sauce is creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Cowboyjaden S
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The sauce was bland and watery, and the pasta was overcooked. I will not be making this again.
Hope Dj
[email protected]I wasn't sure how this recipe would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Reyan Ali
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The sauce is creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I served it with a side salad and it was a perfect meal.
Mickel Dhu
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Ali Shahzad53
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and Italian seasoning to the sauce, and it was much better. The pasta was cooked perfectly, though.
Sayyed Dev
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe! I used Italian sausage and it added a great flavor to the dish. The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Skyla Clements
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ziti, but this recipe changed my mind! The sauce was so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Amera Reda
[email protected]This is my new favorite pasta dish! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. I love the creamy sauce and the flavorful sausage. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my friends and family.
Cl0v3rr
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I served it with a side of garlic bread and it was a perfect meal.
Giles Gilmore
[email protected]This creamy baked ziti was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and had a delicious flavor. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.