Baked lemon ziti

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I bought lemons, and when I say I bought lemons, I mean I REALLY bought lemons. What can I tell you? They were on sale, I had a hankering, one thing led to another, and I came home with about 5 pounds of them. Fortunately there are all kinds of things I can use them for from savory to sweet, salad dressing to beverages, even in soup. Lemons are quite versatile. The first thing I decided to do was to satisfy my curiosity by making a Giada DeLaurentis recipe. Her Lemon Baked Ziti has long…

I found this recipe for Giada's Baked Lemon Ziti last week and thought it was a very fitting spring-based pasta casserole to close out casserole season. I mean how can one go wrong with a pasta casserole made with a Parmesan-based white sauce spiked with lemon zest and lemon juice, flavored with pancetta and basil, before being topped with creamy and ooey-gooey mozzarella and crunchy golden-brown panko? This was easy enough and fell into my plans perfectly as my husband does not like savory…

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Baked Lemon Ziti Butter for greasing the baking dish1 pound ziti pasta1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil12 ounces pancetta (sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices, chopped)For the Sauce:1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature1/2 cup all-purpose flour3 1/2 cups whole milk (at room temperature)Zest of 2 large lemons3/4 cup grated Parmesan...

Going back to one of her first TV recipes, Giada prepares Baked Lemon Ziti.

Baked ziti with sausage is amazing comfort food. Your family will love this baked pasta, and you will love that it can be made in advance!

Ina Garten’s version of baked ziti is loaded with savory Italian sausage, cubed mozzarella and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. It’s rich flavor and creamy texture will surely be a hit with everyone at the table! This recipe includes everything you need to make the perfect Baked Ziti, including step-by-step instructions and tips to help you make the most of this tasty dish. So, let's get started!

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