Baked Ziti à La Jean-Pierre - Cheesy, Saucy & So Easy!
"Baked Ziti al la Chef Jean-Pierre, an easy baked ziti recipe that is an amazing marriage between a beef ragù and mac & cheese...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 large Onion (diced)
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2 Carrots (diced small - optional)
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1.5 pounds ground chuck (85/15 or 80/20)
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1.5 tablespoons Garlic (chopped - or more to taste)
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1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme
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2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
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2 cups good Red Wine
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28 ounces chopped tomatoes (1 can)
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2 cups Chicken or Beef Stock (start with 1 cup, add more as needed)
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1/2 cup all-purpose Flour
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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2 teaspoons Harissa (optional, for a kick)
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2 teaspoons fresh parsley (chopped)
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Salt and pepper (to taste)
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Garlic Olive Oil (for sautéing)
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3 ounces unsalted Butter
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3 ounces all-purpose Flour
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3 cups whole milk
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4 ounces Brie (rind removed, chopped)
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4 ounces Gruyere Cheese (grated)
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4 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano
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2 Egg Yolks
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Freshly grated nutmeg
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Salt and Pepper to taste
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12 ounces Zita Pasta
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Butter (for greasing the baking dish)
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Fresh Breadcrumbs (seasoned with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, parsley)
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Extra grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (for topping)
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