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Ingredients
4 servings
225gwhole-grain penne
or ziti
1 Tbspextra virgin olive oil
1egg
lightly beaten
⅓ cupParmesan
grated, or a mix of Parmesan and feta
1 Tbspolive oil
1onion
small, finely chopped
2cloves garlic
minced
340glean ground beef
or lamb
¼ cupdry red wine
optional
1 cuptomato puree
or crushed tomato
1 Tbsptomato paste
½ tspcinnamon
½ tspdried oregano
¼ tspnutmeg
salt
to taste
pepper
to taste
Almond Milk Béchamel Sauce
3 Tbspolive oil
3 Tbspall-purpose flour
or whole-wheat flour
2 ½ cupsunsweetened almond milk
warmed
⅛ tspnutmeg
⅓ cupParmesan
grated, or Kefalotyri if available
Instructions
Step 1
Cook the pasta:
Step 2
Boil 8oz pasta in salted water until just al dente. Drain, toss with1 tbsp olive oil, 1 beaten egg, and 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese. Set aside.
Step 3
Make the meat sauce:
Step 4
In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil. Add 1 small onion finely chopped and sauté until soft
Step 5
Add 2 cloves garlic, then 3/4 lb ground beef; cook until browned.
Step 6
Pour in 1/4 cup dry red wine (if using) and simmer briefly.
Step 7
Add 1 cup tomato puree, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste.
Step 8
Simmer uncovered 15–20 minutes until thickened.
Step 9
Make the almond milk béchamel:
Step 10
Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
Step 11
Whisk in 3 tbsp whole-wheat flour and cook 1 minute.
Step 12
Slowly whisk in 2 1/2 cups unsweetened warmed almond milk until smooth and thickened (about 5–7 minutes).
Step 13
Remove from heat; stir in 1/8 tsp nutmeg, salt, pepper to taste and 1/3 cup grated Parmesan.
Step 14
Let cool 2–3 minutes, then whisk in 1 lightly beaten egg.
Step 15
Assemble:
Step 16
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 17
Grease an 8x8-inch (or similar) baking dish.
Step 18
Layer half the pasta, then the meat sauce, then the rest of the pasta.
Step 19
Pour the béchamel over the top and spread evenly.
Step 20
Bake:
Step 21
Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
Step 22
Let rest 10–15 minutes before slicing.
Step 23
🍋 Optional Garnish
Step 24
Sprinkle with a little grated cheese or chopped parsley before serving.
Step 25
Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a tomato-cucumber salad.
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