2 Layer Baked Ziti

Submitted by lkazmo2

"A double layer of yumminess! A layer of Alfredo in noodles, topped by a layer of meat and red sauce. This makes a 9x13. I cut it in half for my house. This was given to me by my DS. It is a family favorite."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1 (16 ounce) box ziti pasta, cooked
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 3 cups milk
• 1 cup of grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• shredded mozzarella cheese

directions

1. Sauté chopped onion in olive oil until tender. Add garlic and sauté one minute more. Crumble ground beef into pan and brown. Drain beef mixture and return to pan. Stir in spaghetti sauce and 1/2 teaspoons of salt and set aside.
2. Melt butter in heavy saucepan, and whisk in flour until smooth. Cook for 1 minute, whisking constantly. Gradually whisk in milk and whisk till mixture is thick and bubbly. Stir in parmesan cheese, remaining salt, and the pepper. stir till mixed well. Poor mixture over your cooked ziti noodles and mix well, making sure the noodles are well covered with Alfredo sauce.
3. Transfer noodles to a lightly greased 9x13 casserole dish. Top evenly with the ground beef and spaghetti mixture. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes till heated through and cheese is melted.

Reviews

[Anonymous]

This was a hit lastnight for dinner. We even worked on it tonight for supper!

 

[Canamari]

This was ok, but not great. I found that the white sauce was a little gritty. Maybe it was because I used grated parmesan from the bottle and not fresh. Maybe next time I will use fresh parmesan and see if that makes a difference.

 

[SusieQusie]

Really good, fast & easy! I made 1/2 the recipe & from start to eat was only 35 minutes! It was bubbly hot after 15 min, in the oven. My bechamel was just right with less milk than called for. I used 2T butter/2T flour/1C milk for 1/2 recipe. This dish got excellent reviews at my supper table! Thanks for posting!

 

[nazcars]

This was delicious. I used onion and roasted garlic spaghetti sauce and added more garlic. I love mushrooms so I added a small can of sliced mushrooms and a bit of hot sauce to the ingredients because I like spicy food. Cheers.