# Macaroni Bechamel

Egyptian Macaroni Bechamel is a creamy baked pasta with ground beef topped with bechamel sauce.

- Cuisine: French
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 large diced onions
- salt
- black pepper
- tomato sauce
- penne pasta
- butter
- flour
- milk
- heavy cream
- nutmeg

## Instructions

1. Brown ground beef in a pan.
2. Drain excess fat, then toss in diced onions and saute until translucent.
3. Season with salt, black pepper and optionally a dash of allspice.
4. Add tomato sauce and let it simmer on low heat for 10 minutes. Meat sauce is ready.
5. Boil penne pasta until al dente, then drain and mix with the meat sauce.
6. Set the pasta aside.
7. Melt equal parts of butter and flour in a pot until it turns a golden hue.
8. Gradually whisk in a mix of milk and heavy cream to ensure a smooth consistency.
9. Season 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.
10. Pour the luscious sauce over the pasta and meat mixture to cover the whole surface, then bake.

## Equipment

- pan
- pot
- oven
- baking 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://youtu.be/TfrYphtHD6E?si=0z5zfn7hBvIyMvhb
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/6e7c8861-af1a-4c61-9f30-ca4976e1ecef
- Extracted: 2025-06-03

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