Macarona Bechamel

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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.

   Около 10 мин

   Бележка на готвача: 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.

   Около 1 мин

4. 4

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

   Около 6 мин

5. 5

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

   Около 9 мин

   Бележка на готвача: Drain any excess fat if necessary.

6. 6

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

   Около 1 мин

7. 7

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

   Около 6 мин

8. 8

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

   Около 2 мин

9. 9

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

   Около 3 мин

   Бележка на готвача: 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.

    Около 3 мин

    Бележка на готвача: 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.

    Около 6 мин

    Бележка на готвача: 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.

    Около 1 мин

    Бележка на готвача: Stir vigorously to incorporate the egg yolk without scrambling it.

13. 13

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

    Около 1 мин

14. 14

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

    Около 1 мин

15. 15

    Add half of the cooked macaroni over the béchamel layer.

    Около 1 мин

16. 16

    Evenly spread the entire meat filling over the macaroni.

    Около 1 мин

17. 17

    Top with the remaining macaroni.

    Около 1 мин

18. 18

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

    Около 1 мин

    Бележка на готвача: 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.

    Около 40 мин

20. 20

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

    Около 10 мин

    Бележка на готвача: This allows the dish to set and makes it easier to cut into portions.