This comforting pasta casserole is a perfect combination of rich, savory meat sauce layered with cheesy béchamel-covered pasta. It’s easy to prepare and makes an ideal meal to enjoy with your family and friends.
Preparation Time:
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients:
For the Pasta:
8 oz (250g) pasta
A pinch of salt
For the Meat Sauce:
2 tbsp oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, grated
16 oz (450g) ground beef
2 tbsp tomato paste
A pinch of salt
A pinch of black pepper
1 tsp dried oregano
For the Béchamel Sauce:
2 oz (60g) butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
14 fl oz (400ml) milk
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp nutmeg
10 oz (300g) cheddar cheese, grated (reserve 3 oz/100g for topping)
Directions:
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