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.

   Približno 10 min

   Kuharjeva opomba: 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.

   Približno 1 min

4. 4

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

   Približno 6 min

5. 5

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

   Približno 9 min

   Kuharjeva opomba: Drain any excess fat if necessary.

6. 6

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

   Približno 1 min

7. 7

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

   Približno 6 min

8. 8

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

   Približno 2 min

9. 9

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

   Približno 3 min

   Kuharjeva opomba: 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.

    Približno 3 min

    Kuharjeva opomba: 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.

    Približno 6 min

    Kuharjeva opomba: 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.

    Približno 1 min

    Kuharjeva opomba: Stir vigorously to incorporate the egg yolk without scrambling it.

13. 13

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

    Približno 1 min

14. 14

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

    Približno 1 min

15. 15

    Add half of the cooked macaroni over the béchamel layer.

    Približno 1 min

16. 16

    Evenly spread the entire meat filling over the macaroni.

    Približno 1 min

17. 17

    Top with the remaining macaroni.

    Približno 1 min

18. 18

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

    Približno 1 min

    Kuharjeva opomba: 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.

    Približno 40 min

20. 20

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

    Približno 10 min

    Kuharjeva opomba: This allows the dish to set and makes it easier to cut into portions.