Béchamel Pasta Bake
Béchamel Pasta Bake
Description
Make a classic, creamy Béchamel Pasta Bake with tender pasta, seasoned ground beef, and a rich, cheesy topping. This comforting dish is perfect for a satisfying family meal.
Ingredients
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For The Béchamel Sauce
For The Beef Filling
Instructions
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In a pot, combine the flour with a little milk first to form a paste, then gradually add the rest of the milk while whisking to prevent lumps.
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Season with salt, black pepper, and an optional dash of nutmeg.
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Add bouillon cube and cooking cream. Stir well.
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Cook this mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
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Boil the pasta for only five minutes. It will continue to cook later in the oven with the sauce.
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Sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
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Add the ground beef and brown it well. Season with salt, black pepper, and a light dash of seven spices.
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Once the beef is browned, add tomato paste and a small amount of water.
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Stir and simmer until the beef is fully cooked and the sauce has reduced.
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In a large bowl, combine the par-cooked pasta with a generous amount of béchamel sauce. Stir them together.
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Spread a layer of the pasta mixture in the bottom of a baking dish.
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Add a layer of the seasoned ground beef over the pasta.
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Pour another generous amount of béchamel sauce over the beef layer.
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Add another layer of the pasta mixture on top of the beef and sauce.
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Cover the top layer of pasta completely with the remaining béchamel sauce. Ensure the béchamel layer is thick and smooth.
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Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously over the top béchamel layer.
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Bake the dish in a preheated oven for 10 minutes. Afterward, turn on the broiler to brown the top until it achieves a golden color.
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