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Two-Cheese Ziti Recipe

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“My grandkids really like this rich, buttery macaroni and cheese," says Flo Burtnett of Gage, Oklahoma. "And adults go for the home-style breadcrumb topping and creamy, comforting flavor. It doesn't taste light at all!”

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Two-Cheese Ziti Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 25 min.

Yield: 5 Servings

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Ingredients

3 cups uncooked ziti or small tube pasta
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-3/4 cups fat-free milk
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
TOPPING:
3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
1-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook ziti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cheeses until melted.
Drain ziti; add to sauce and stir to coat. Transfer to a shallow 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and butter; stir in cheeses. Sprinkle over ziti. Bake, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until heated through and topping is lightly browned. Yield: 5 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 340 calories, 11 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 31 mg cholesterol, 590 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 18 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fat.

Originally published as Two-Cheese Ziti in Light & Tasty December/January 2008, p23

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Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2013 by chandra_24

I was hoping for more flavor, maybe another zestier cheese would help, but overall it was tastier than the easy mac n' cheese.

Reviewed on May. 08, 2012 by needsomezzzs

I added a 4 cheese combo and some green onion really good. Family liked it.

Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2012 by KatieT46

Very tasty pasta dish but I added more cheese for a bit more wanted flavor!

Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2012 by tchr90

I have taken this to a family reunion and was asked by many for the recipe! I think this is absolutely yummy!!

Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2012 by ojc0806

Yummy!

Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2011 by farmgurly

So good. I halved the recipe because I just cook for 2. Added 1/2 pound ground beef and some sliced green onion. Very easy and simple to throw together in a few minutes.

Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2010 by treehouse3518

I made this for Ash Wednesday and frankly, could eat the entire dish myself!

Reviewed on Aug. 04, 2008 by emilyglily