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Macarona Bechamel

Macarona Bechamel is a baked comfort food favorite with layers of pasta, creamy bechamel & a Middle Eastern spiced ground beef tomato sauce.

Imported from feelgoodfoodie.netAug 12, 2026

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Prep
โฑ๏ธ 15m
Cook
๐Ÿณ 50m
Total
โฐ 65m
Servings
8

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Preheat the oven to 375ยฐF

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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil

3

Add pasta and cook al dente according to package instructions

4

Drain the pasta and set aside

5

Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat

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Whisk in the flour until fully incorporated and lightly bubbling, then slowly whisk in the milk

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Bring mixture to a boil, then simmer, whisking frequently, until the sauce is smooth and thickened

8

Remove from heat and stir in the salt and nutmeg

9

Add the pasta on top of the bechamel sauce and toss to combine

10

Transfer the pasta with the sauce to a 9x13 baking dish

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In the pot used to cook the pasta, heat the olive oil on medium-high

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Add the ground beef and onions and season with 7 spice, thyme, salt and pepper

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Cook the ground beef and onions, breaking up the beef into smaller pieces with the back of a wooden spoon, until browned

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Add the garlic and cook until fragrant

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Stir in the crushed tomatoes, then transfer the sauce on top of the pasta in the baking dish and spread it into an even layer

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Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top and bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is golden and bubbly

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