Serves 1
Directions
- 1Brown ground beef in a pan.
- 2Drain excess fat, then toss in diced onions and saute until translucent.
- 3Season with salt, black pepper and optionally a dash of allspice.
- 4Add tomato sauce and let it simmer on low heat for 10 minutes. Meat sauce is ready.
- 5Boil penne pasta until al dente, then drain and mix with the meat sauce.
- 6Set the pasta aside.
- 7Melt equal parts of butter and flour in a pot until it turns a golden hue.
- 8Gradually whisk in a mix of milk and heavy cream to ensure a smooth consistency.
- 9Season with salt, black pepper, and a hint of nutmeg for added depth of flavor, and keep stirring until the sauce thickens up to a velvety texture.
- 10Pour the luscious sauce over the pasta and meat mixture to cover the whole surface, then bake.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 large diced onions
- salt
- black pepper
- tomato sauce
- penne pasta
- butter
- flour
- milk
- heavy cream
- nutmeg
Equipment
panpotovenbaking dish
Tips
- Bechamel sauce should be slightly thinner than the desired outcome, as it will continue to thicken in the oven.
- The bechamel must be thick enough to maintain its integrity, but not overly thick to the point that it becomes too dense.
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