Macaroni casserole with béchamel sauce
Description
The recipe won't take much time. How to make a pasta casserole with béchamel sauce? Very easy! It uses the simplest ingredients that you always have on hand. You can additionally add garlic and tomatoes if you want a richer flavor. Good luck with cooking! Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
Pre-cook the pasta in boiling salted water. Pass the minced meat through a meat grinder together with the onion. Fry the meat mixture in vegetable oil for 4-5 minutes, add tomato paste, and continue frying until the meat is fully cooked.
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Step 2
Let's prepare the "Béchamel" sauce. Melt the butter in a saucepan, then add the flour. Stirring constantly, cook for 3-4 minutes until golden. Gradually, while continuously stirring, pour in the milk. It's best to whisk the mixture with a whisk.
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Step 3
Cook for another 7-8 minutes, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 4
Divide the cooked pasta into two parts. Mix one part with half of the sauce and spread it onto a baking dish. Next, add a layer of meat filling with sauce, and finally, the remaining pasta. Pour the rest of the sauce over the casserole. Sprinkle with spices and bake in the oven for 35–40 minutes at 180 degrees.
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Step 5
Serve at the table.