By Abdelrahman Hassan
Macarona Bechamel مكرونة بالبشاميل | By an Egyptian University Student
18 steps
Cook:1h 30min
Now this is a fantastic Egyptian dish (honestly one of my favorites). Y'all will be having fun with this one.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:02:46 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
47
Low
Glycemic Load
29
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories649.8 kcal (32%)
Total Fat34 g (49%)
Carbs61.5 g (24%)
Sugars12 g (13%)
Protein24.3 g (49%)
Sodium1719.3 mg (86%)
Fiber3.1 g (11%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
8 servings
Meat Sauce
1 teaspoonbutter
1onion
minced
2garlic cloves
minced
500gground beef
1 ½ cupstomato sauce
1 teaspoonsalt
½ teaspoonblack pepper
¼ teaspoonseven spice
Pasta
Bechamel
Instructions
Meat Sauce
Step 1
Add one teaspoon of butter to a pot on medium-high heat.
butter1 teaspoonStep 2
Next, add in your onion and garlic and cook.
onion1 
garlic cloves2 Step 3
Add in your ground beef, then break it up. Cook till browned.
ground beef500gStep 4
Add in your tomato sauce, followed by all your seasonings.
tomato sauce1 ½ cups
salt1 teaspoon
black pepper½ teaspoon
seven spice¼ teaspoonStep 5
Let the sauce simmer for around 10-15 minutes, then set aside.
Pasta
Step 6
To boiling water add your salt and stir.
watersalt1 tablespoonStep 7
Add in your pasta for 8 minutes. Strain then set aside.
penne pasta500gBechamel
Step 8
To a pot on medium heat, add your butter and oil, and wait till the butter is fully melted.
butter80g
oil1 tablespoonStep 9
Add in your flour and mix till there are no clumps.
all purpose flour¼ cupStep 10
Whisk in your milk gradually, followed by your cream, salt, and pepper.
milk1 litre
cooking cream1 cupsalt½ tablespoonblack pepper½ teaspoonStep 11
Continuously whisk till you get a nice, creamy consistency.
Assembly
Step 12
Preheat your oven to 375F
OvenPreheatStep 13
In a bowl, mix your pasta with about half of your bechamel.
Step 14
To a tray, add in a layer of your bechamel sauce, followed by a layer of your pasta.
Step 15
Spread out, then add your meat sauce, and distribute evenly.
Step 16
Follow by more of your pasta, the rest of your bechamel, and some mozzarella cheese on top.
Step 17
Put your assembled macarona into the oven for about 20 minutes.
Serving
Step 18
Leave to rest for a few minutes, cut your servings, and enjoy!
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