Low Fiber Baked Ziti with Béchamel

Total time1 hr 25 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time55 min

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the pasta

1 lb ziti pasta
Barilla Ziti Pasta 16oz Colavita Cut Ziti Pasta, 16 oz
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1 tsp salt

For the filling

1 lb ground turkey
2 medium leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
Ingredient note
Low Residue diets limit fibrous vegetables like leeks, but only the more tender white and light green parts are used and the amount per serving is modest, so it is likely Low Residue. If you prefer to always avoid leek, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup roasted red bell pepper purée (from about 3 jarred roasted red peppers, blended smooth)
1 tsp dried basil
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp salt

For the béchamel

4 tbsp unsalted butter
Ingredient note
Butter is almost all fat and has no fiber, so the small amount here (about 2 teaspoons per serving) leaves very little residue. If you prefer to always avoid butter, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
4 tbsp all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
Ingredient note
Plain milk has no fiber, so it leaves very little residue. Choose a product without added fruit, seeds, or fiber. If you prefer to always avoid milk, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
½ tsp salt

For assembly

1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
Ingredient note
Plain shredded mozzarella cheese has no fiber, so it leaves very little residue. Choose a product without added fruit, seeds, or fiber. If you prefer to always avoid shredded mozzarella cheese, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
Ingredient note
Plain grated parmesan cheese has no fiber, so it leaves very little residue. Choose a product without added fruit, seeds, or fiber. If you prefer to always avoid grated parmesan cheese, please tap it and change its rating to Red.

For serving

2 tbsp fresh basil, torn (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add 1 tsp salt, and cook the ziti for 2 minutes less than the package directions indicate — the pasta should be slightly underdone and still firm at the center. Drain and set aside.
2
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the sliced leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 6–7 minutes.

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