23 | 05 | 2012
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American-style Baked Ziti

Ingredients 1 box (16 ounces)BARILLA Ziti 3 tablespoonsbutter 3 tablespoonsall-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoonsalt 1/2 teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoondried oregano 1 1/2 cupsmilk 4 (approx. 2 pounds)tomatoes 1/2 cupParmigiano cheese, freshly grated 1/4 cupfresh basil, chopped 1/4 cupItalian flavored bread crumbs 1 tablespoonolive oil COOK Ziti as directed; drain and set aside. MELT butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. 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. PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees. PEEL, seed and chop 3 tomatoes. Slice remaining tomato; set aside. Combine bread crumbs and olive oil in a small cup and set aside. STIR together pasta, white sauce, chopped tomatoes, cheese and basil in a large bowl. PLACE pasta mixture in a baking dish; arrange tomato slices on top and sprinkle with bread crumbs. BAKE for 30 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.