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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (274g) Recipe makes 6 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 1/2 cup asiago cheese
Calories 522
Calories from Fat 143		(27%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 16.0g	24%
	Saturated Fat 8.4g	41%
	Monounsaturated Fat 4.4g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 41mg		13%
Sodium 701mg		29%
Potassium 583mg		16%
Total Carbohydrate 72.6g		24%
	Dietary Fiber 2.8g	11%
	Sugars 8.9g
Protein 21.2g		42%
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By: Keri in AR
Apr 19, 2005

I saw this recipe on 30 Minute Meals by Rachael Ray on the Food Network. It looked so good I had to try it out. I have to say, it tastes as good as it looks! It really does only take 30 minutes, maybe less once you get used to making it and don't have to take the time to look at the recipe. On the show, she makes her own tomato sauce, but I just used a jar sauce, which takes less time and tastes just as good.

SERVES 6 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

2 cups marinara sauce (I use Bertoli marinara sauce with Burgundy wine)
1 lb ziti rigate pasta
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 pinch nutmeg
2 cups milk
1/2 cup shredded asiago cheese
1/2 cup shredded parmigiano-reggiano cheese
1 cup sliced fresh mozzarella cheese
salt and pepper

Directions

1
Put pasta water on to boil. Add salt and pasta to boiling water and
2
cook until pasta is "Al Dente" (a little chewy). While pasta cooks,
3
melt butter in a small pot over medium heat. Whisk in flour, then cook 1
4
minute, adding salt, pepper and nutmeg to flour. Add milk and bring
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sauce to a bubble. Reduce for 5 minutes. Turn on low heat and add shredded
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cheeses to sauce and stir until cheese is melted.
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2. Drain pasta and transfer to a large casserole dish. Pour tomato
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sauce over pasta and toss until pasta is evenly coated. Pour cheese sauce
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over pasta. Cover the top with sliced fresh mozzarella. Place dish under
10
broiler for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is brown and bubbly.

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From: beth

On Aug 3, 2009

okay, but too creamy for us.

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From: iewe

On Apr 14, 2009

This was great! My 4 year old had two helpings and asked for thirds!!! I put into a 9x13 pan and used mini-ziti pasta. Also used shredded mozzarella, as it is what I had on hand (and more than a cup because we are cheese-a-holics).

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From: Nanners

On Feb 1, 2008

This was so quick, easy and inexpensive. My whole family loved it! I added some cooked spinach to the pasta mixture and it was a wonderful addition - especially with the nutmeg in the sauce. I too used the Bertoli marinara, and I definitely think using a good quality pasta sauce is a must with this dish. The only thing I would do differently next time is heat up the sauce before adding it, as the dish wasn't quite hot enough for us after it came out of the broiler. Otherwise the flavor was perfect and it will definitely become a weeknight favorite!!!!!!

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From: SweetSueAl

On Apr 20, 2005

I too saw this on 30-minute meals and it was fantastic! I made followed the recipe exactly as it was shown on TV, usng canned tomatoes, garlic and fresh basil for the sauce. It was terrific! I even made the artichoke heart and spinach salad that went with it. All in under 30 minutes!

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