<\/p>\n
For the Pasta<\/p>\n
500g\u00a0Penne pasta<\/p>\n
Water<\/p>\n
Salt, to taste<\/p>\n
For the Meat Sauce<\/p>\n
500g\u00a0Ground beef<\/p>\n
1\u00a0onion<\/p>\n
1 1\/2\u00a0cup\u00a0tomato sauce\u00a0(canned and\/or crushed tomatoes)<\/p>\n
2 tablespoon\u00a0olive oil<\/p>\n
1 teaspoon\u00a0thyme<\/p>\n
1 teaspoon\u00a0salt (or to taste)<\/p>\n
1 teaspoon\u00a0black pepper (or to taste)<\/p>\n
For the B\u00e9chamel Sauce<\/p>\n
1 1\/2\u00a0cup\u00a0flour<\/p>\n
1 1\/2\u00a0cup\u00a0butter<\/p>\n
1 1\/2\u00a0litres\u00a0milk<\/p>\n
1 teaspoon\u00a0salt<\/p>\n
1\/2 teaspoon\u00a0nutmeg<\/p>\n
For the Assembly<\/p>\n
1\u00a0cup\u00a0grated\u00a0mozzarella<\/p>\n
Instructions<\/p>\n
Preheat your oven to 180 degrees<\/p>\n
For the pasta<\/p>\n
Start by boiling the pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.<\/p>\n
For the meat sauce<\/p>\n
Finely dice the onion and cook in a pan with the olive oil, stirring occasionally until softened, about 5 minutes.<\/p>\n
Add the meat and break it up using a wooden spoon and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the salt, pepper, thyme and the tomato sauce and simmer for 3-4 minutes. set aside.<\/p>\n
For the Bechamel Sauce<\/p>\n
Begin by melting the butter over medium heat.<\/p>\n
Whisk in the flour while over heat. Cook for 3-4 minutes as you continuously whisk.<\/p>\n
Pour the milk in slowly while continuing to whisk until the sauce is formed.<\/p>\n
Macarona Bechamel, Assemble!<\/p>\n
In a deep, large casserole dish, add the pasta. Add the meat mixture and mix together. Smooth out to create a layer. Add a layer of mozzarella.<\/p>\n
Cover using all of the Bechamel sauce and smooth it out (for presentation).<\/p>\n
Bake at 375 degrees F for 40 mins. Serve with a smile!<\/p>\n
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