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Baked Ziti in a Mornay Sauce with Italian Sausage and Fennel

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TOTAL TIME: 45 min
Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
 
YIELD: 8 servings
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ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground white pepper
  • Pinch nutmeg
  • 6 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large fennel bulb, cored and thinly sliced
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 pounds hot Italian sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 pound ziti pasta, cooked al dente
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chiffonaded
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Directions

In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk, 1/2 cup at a time. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Cook, stirring constantly for 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in 1/2 cup of the grated cheese. Set aside and keep warm.

In a large saute pan, over medium heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the fennel. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes or until soft. Add the sausage and continue to saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the pasta, sausage mixture and Mornay sauce. Mix well. Pour into a greased 2-quart oval baking dish. Sprinkle the top with cheese and place in the oven on the top rack. Bake until the top is golden brown and bubbly, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool slightly. Spoon onto serving plates and garnish with fresh basil.

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  • on July 18, 2011

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    Very good dish, and easy to make. The fennel didn't look good at my store, so I used mushrooms instead. My fiance totally loved it!

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