Fake - baked ziti

1. Start with your red sauce: in a medium sauce pot of medium heat saute the garlic in the olive oil for a few moments. Chop (or hand squish - much more fun, but wear an apron!) the whole tomatoes and add them to the pan. Add crushed tomatoes and salt and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in the basil and simmer 10 more minutes. Your red sauce is done!

2. Bring pasta water to a boil and add salt and cook pasta just short of time on the package as it will cook a bit more in the oven.

3. While the pasta cook, let's make our white sauce: melt butter in a small pot over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for a minute adding salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add milk and bring sauce to a bubble. Reduce 5 minutes.

4. Drain the pasta and return to the pasta pot. Pour in your red sauce and toss pasta until its coated. Transfer to a large casserole dish and pour the white sauce over the pasta. Top with your shredded cheeses and then the sliced fresh mozzarella.

5. Place under a hot broiler for a few minutes, until its browned and bubbly. Top with some fresh basil and serve immediately with some crusty bread for passing.