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Baked Ziti
Compared by formula.
Ricotta or no ricotta, sauce-heavy or cheese-heavy — baked ziti recipes disagree about what holds the dish together.
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Baked Ziti
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Use less cheese to make the sauce less thick.
Add more dairy or fat to prevent the dish from drying out.
Use two cups of sharp cheddar cheese and one cup of colby cheese for optimal flavor and texture.
Substitute powdered mustard for dijon mustard if you prefer a different flavor profile.
Reserve pasta cooking water to add back if the sauce seems too thick after mixing in cheese.
Prepare your mise en place before starting to avoid burning the butter when measuring flour.