Domenic's Pasta Al Forno Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 (900 g) bag ziti pasta
1 1/2 cups light mozzarella cheese, shredded
4 -5 tbsp parmesan cheese
1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 tsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, finely minced
2 (28 oz) cans diced tomatoes
2 (6 oz) cans tomato paste
1/4 tsp sugar
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 tbsp dried oregano (to taste) or 1 tbsp basil (to taste)
2 tbsp flour
2 tbsp butter
1 1/2 cups cold milk
1 tsp paprika
1 pinch salt (to taste)

Directions:

Brown ground beef in a pan with a splash of water, stirring frequently to break it up into very small pieces.
Meanwhile, saute the onions in oil in a large saucepan. When they have turned limp and transparent, add the garlic and cook for a further minute or two.
Add the beef to the vegetables. Stir in the sugar, tomatoes and tomato paste. You may also need to add in some water to obtain the correct consistency - this needs to be a bit thinner than a traditional pasta sauce. Simmer for about an hour.
With about 15 or 20 minutes left, check the consistency of the sauce again. Add water, if required, as well as seasonings.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Melt butter in a small saucepan.
Add flour and 1 cup of milk to a sealable jar and shake well until the flour is distributed throughout the milk. Add this mixture slowly to the butter, stirring constantly. Repeat with remaining milk and paprika.
Continue heating, stirring constantly, until the sauce begins to thicken. Again, this does not need to be a thick sauce.
Cook ziti for about 7 minutes in a pot of salted boiling water. The ziti will only be about half cooked at this point. Drain, reserving about a cup of water to thin the sauce, if necessary.
Mix the pasta with tomato sauce, bechamel sauce, and mozzarella cheese. Stir well to combine and melt cheese. There should be enough sauce to just cover the pasta. Pour the mixture into a large baking dish.
If you have some tomato sauce left, spoon it lightly over top of the pasta for a bit of extra colour. Sprinkle with parmesan, cover, and bake for about 40 minutes. The pasta will finish cooking during this time, and the excess liquid will be absorbed!
Allow to stand for a few minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	136.49 Kcal (571 kJ)
Calories from fat	49.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.45g	8%
Cholesterol	34.05mg	11%
Sodium	245.41mg	10%
Potassium	282.41mg	6%
Total Carbs	6.16g	2%
Sugars	2.87g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.06g	4%
Protein	15.26g	31%
Vitamin C	2.5mg	4%
Iron	1.2mg	7%
Calcium	232.6mg	23%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	122.99 Kcal (515 kJ)
Calories from fat	44.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.91g	8%
Cholesterol	30.68mg	11%
Sodium	221.14mg	10%
Potassium	254.48mg	6%
Total Carbs	5.55g	2%
Sugars	2.59g	11%
Dietary Fiber	0.96g	4%
Protein	13.75g	31%
Vitamin C	2.3mg	4%
Iron	1.1mg	7%
Calcium	209.6mg	23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Weightwatchers Points

3

Points
3

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free

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