I seasoned the ground beef mixture with about 1 teaspoon of salt. This dish is traditionally made with penne, but you can substitute with other medium-sized tube shapes (just be careful not to overcook, since they will soften a little more while in the oven). To layer: Start with half of the cooked noodles followed by all of the beef mixture, the remaining noodles, then an even layer of the béchamel sauce. It reminded me a bit of Firinda Kiymali Makarna (Turkish Baked Pasta with Ground Beef). Macarona Bechamel has been on my list for quite some time and I am so glad #BakingBloggers gave me the push to finally make it! Perfect for the holidays or feeding a crowd, penne pasta is layered with a seasoned ground beef mixture and topped with a creamy béchamel sauce.

Macarona Bechamel (مكرونة بشاميل, Egyptian Baked Pasta) For January, we are featuring baked pasta and I am joining in with a recipe for Macarona Bechamel (مكرونة بشاميل, Egyptian Baked Pasta). Serve immediately.Created by Sue of Palatable Pastime, #BakingBloggers get together monthly to vote on a different baking project.

Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking pan or dish and bake until bubbling at the edges, 15 to 20 minutes.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Add the drained pasta, breaking up any clumps, and stir until evenly coated in the cheese sauce. Whisk until the cheese is melted and smooth like nacho cheese.

To the pot, add the Cheddar, Velveeta, Pecorino Romano, mustard powder, onion powder and cayenne, and season generously with salt and black pepper.

At this stage, the sauce should be smooth but relatively loose. Raise the heat to high and bring to a simmer, whisking constantly, then immediately reduce the heat to low and continue simmering until the sauce lightly coats the back of a spoon, 2 to 5 minutes. Add the flour and cook, whisking, until smooth like gravy, about 1 minute. Melt the butter and simmer, whisking occasionally, until the butter stops spurting and quiets down, 2 to 3 minutes.

Return the empty pot to the stove (no need to clean it) and set over medium heat.

Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until just past al dente.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season generously with salt.

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