Neapolitan Baked Ziti Recipe – Rachael Ray

Ingredients

• 1 pound ziti with lines, regular or whole grain
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, grated or minced
• 1 can whole plum tomatoes (28 ounces), such as San Marzano
• 4-5 leaves basil, torn
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 fresh or dried bay leaf
• Freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 large ball fresh mozzarella, diced
• 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (a handful)