Description
The Most Delicious Dinner in 10 Minutes: My Grandmother’s Classic Recipe
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g Stellini pasta
- 50g butter
- 15g flour
- 500ml milk
- 100g grated mozzarella cheese
- 1 finely chopped onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 700g ground meat (beef, pork, chicken, or turkey)
- 200g tomato sauce
- Vegetable oil for cooking
- Salt to taste
- Meat seasoning and a pinch of ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the Stellini pasta in salted water according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Béchamel Sauce:
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Gradually add the flour, stirring constantly to form a roux.
- Slowly pour in the milk while whisking until smooth and thickened. Season with salt and nutmeg. Set aside.
- Cook the Meat:
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan and sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Increase the heat, add the ground meat, and cook until browned. Season with meat seasoning and salt.
- Stir in tomato sauce and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Assemble the Dish:
- In a baking dish, layer half of the pasta, meat mixture, and béchamel sauce. Repeat with the remaining pasta, meat, and sauce.
- Bake:
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Serve:
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Helpful Tips:
- Ensure even layering for balanced flavors.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Pair with a light salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.