Macarona Bechamel

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خطوة بخطوة

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).

2. 2

   Cook the macaroni according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.

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   ملاحظة الطاهي: Do not overcook the pasta, as it will continue to cook in the oven.

3. 3

   For the meat filling, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

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4. 4

   Add the chopped yellow onion and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

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5. 5

   Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.

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   ملاحظة الطاهي: Drain any excess fat if necessary.

6. 6

   Stir in the tomato paste, beef broth, salt, black pepper, and seven spice blend.

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7. 7

   Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the liquid has mostly evaporated and the flavors have melded, then set aside.

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8. 8

   For the béchamel sauce, melt unsalted butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.

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9. 9

   Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, to create a roux.

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   ملاحظة الطاهي: Do not let the roux brown too much; it should remain light in color.

10. 10

    Gradually whisk in the warm whole milk, a little at a time, to prevent lumps.

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    ملاحظة الطاهي: Ensure the milk is warm to help create a smooth sauce.

11. 11

    Continue to cook and whisk until the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency, about 5-7 minutes.

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    ملاحظة الطاهي: The sauce should coat the back of a spoon.

12. 12

    Remove from heat and stir in the egg yolk, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper.

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    ملاحظة الطاهي: Stir vigorously to incorporate the egg yolk without scrambling it.

13. 13

    Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with olive oil.

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14. 14

    Spread about one-third of the béchamel sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

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15. 15

    Add half of the cooked macaroni over the béchamel layer.

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16. 16

    Evenly spread the entire meat filling over the macaroni.

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17. 17

    Top with the remaining macaroni.

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18. 18

    Pour the remaining béchamel sauce over the top, spreading it evenly to cover all the pasta.

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    ملاحظة الطاهي: Ensure the top is completely covered for a golden crust.

19. 19

    Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.

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20. 20

    Remove from the oven and let rest for at least 10 minutes before serving.

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    ملاحظة الطاهي: This allows the dish to set and makes it easier to cut into portions.