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Pasta bechamel

Baked penne layered with spiced mince under a thick béchamel — every quantity in grams, calories per serving.

620kcal14 gprotein75 minPrep
Pasta bechamel

Per serving · 320 g

620
kcal
14 g
protein
74 g
carbs
30 g
fat
Prep: 75 minServes: 6Whole dish: 1920 gWhole dish energy: 3720 kcal

Ingredients

6
  • 500 g penne pasta500 g
  • 500 g minced beef500 g
  • 1 large onion, chopped180 g
  • 2 tbsp tomato sauce36 g
  • 4 cups milk960 g
  • 4 tbsp flour40 g
  • 2 tbsp butter28 g
  • 1 cup grated mozzarella110 g
  • Salt, black pepper and nutmeg10 g

Whole dish: 1920 g

Method

  1. 1

    Boil the pasta in salted water until done, then drain.

  2. 2

    Soften the onion, add the mince and brown it, then stir in the tomato paste and spices and simmer until cooked.

  3. 3

    For the béchamel, melt the butter, stir in the flour for two minutes, then add the milk gradually, stirring, until thick; season with salt and nutmeg.

  4. 4

    Butter a dish and layer half the pasta, then the meat filling, then the rest of the pasta.

  5. 5

    Pour over the béchamel, scatter mozzarella, and bake at 180°C for 30–40 minutes until golden.

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320 g · 620 kcal

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