Categories: PASTA

Ingredients

• 1 box (16 ounces)BARILLA Ziti
• 3 Tbs butter
• 3 Tbs all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 4 (approx. 2 pounds) tomatoes
• 1/2 cup Parmigiano cheese, freshly grated
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1/4 cup Italian flavored bread crumbs
• 1 Tbs olive oil

Directions

1. COOK Ziti as directed; drain and set aside.

2. MELT butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.

3. ADD flour, salt, pepper and oregano; cook 1 minute or until bubbly. Gradually stir in millk. Cook 2-3 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; set aside.

4. PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees.

5. PEEL, seed and chop 3 tomatoes. Slice remaining tomato; set aside.

6. Combine bread crumbs and olive oil in a small cup and set aside.

7. STIR together pasta, white sauce, chopped tomatoes, cheese and basil in a large bowl.

8. PLACE pasta mixture in a baking dish; arrange tomato slices on top and sprinkle with bread crumbs.

9. BAKE for 30 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.

Email to a friend | Print this recipe | Back