Baked Ziti with Cheese Recipe
Baked Ziti with Cheese Recipe
40 minutes total
Try Barilla's baked ziti with cheese recipe made with mozzarella and parmesan cheese. This classic Italian-American casserole is perfect for cheese lovers!
Baked Pasta Recipes
Ingredients
Serves 8
| 1 | Box Barilla® Ziti |
| 2 | Cups Barilla® Marinara Sauce |
| 2 | ⅔ Tablespoons kosher salt, divided |
| 5 | Tablespoons butter |
| 4 | Tablespoons flour |
| 3 | Cups milk |
| ½ | Teaspoon nutmeg |
| 1 | Pound Buffalo mozarella cheese, cut Into 1/4-inch cubes |
| ½ | Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, freshly grated |
| ½ | Cup fresh breadcrumbs |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
For the Bechamel sauce: heat butter in a medium sauce pan until melted. Add flour and stir until smooth. Cook over medium heat until light golden brown, about 6 to 7 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat the milk in separate pan until just about to boil.
Step 3
Add milk to butter mixture 1 cup at a time, whisking continuously until very smooth and bring to a boil. Cook 30 seconds and remove from heat.
Step 4
Season with nutmeg and 2 teaspoons salt and set aside.
Step 5
Preheat the oven to 425° F.
Step 6
Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot and add 2 tablespoons salt (optional).
Step 7
Cook pasta for 30 seconds less than the package instructions.
Step 8
Add Marinara sauce, Bechamel, mozzarella, and grated cheese to the pasta and mix well.
Step 9
Divide pasta and sauce mixture among six individual gratin dishes. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
Step 10
Bake for about 20 minutes, until bubbling and crusty on top. Serve immediately.
Ziti
Ziti, the ever-popular tube-shaped pasta, gets its name from the word “zita,” or bride. In Naples, Ziti is the classic pasta served for weddings as the “zita’s pasta.”
Barilla® Ziti is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
- Shape Ziti
- Cook time 11–12 mins
- Pack size 16 oz.
- Range Classic Blue Box