BAKED BOLOGNESE

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Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 to 2 pounds ground beef
4 large cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
Couple dashes red chili flakes
One 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
Sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 stick butter
1 large onion
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/3 cup white wine, optional
1 1/2 cups whole milk, warmed
Dash ground nutmeg or ground cinnamon
2 cups grated three-cheese blend, divided
1 pound parcooked rigatoni

Steps:

  • For the tomato sauce:
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Add oil to large skillet over high heat. Add ground beef and saute, breaking up the meat into crumbles as it cooks. Add garlic, oregano and chili flakes and cook a couple minutes. Add tomatoes and season, to taste, with sugar, salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • For the bechamel:
  • In a large saucepan melt butter over medium-high heat until bubbling. Add onions and saute until translucent. Sprinkle with flour, stirring constantly and cook until the mixture begins to thicken. Gradually whisk in the wine, if using, and then gradually whisk in the milk and nutmeg and cook until smooth, thick and creamy. Combine the meat sauce and pasta, and then pour in half the pasta mixture. Spoon half the bechamel over the pasta and top with half the cheese. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Bake 30 to 45 minutes until browned and bubbly.

Sad H2A
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This baked bolognese is a great way to use up leftover pasta. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Sly boyflips
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I'm not a big fan of bolognese, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce is so flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly.


Kawser ali
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This baked bolognese is so comforting and delicious. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter night.


kavishka udayangani
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I made this baked bolognese for my friends and they all loved it! It's the perfect dish for a party or potluck.


Cali Jeekey
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This recipe is a must-try! The baked bolognese is so delicious and easy to make. I love that it's a one-pot meal.


Golden Johnny
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This baked bolognese is the best I've ever had! The sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Phuntsho Wangdi
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I've made this baked bolognese several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love that I can customize it with different vegetables and cheeses.


Bahatarbudha Bahatarbudha
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This recipe is a keeper! The bolognese sauce is so delicious and the baked pasta is the perfect comfort food. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sarkar Sain
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I made this baked bolognese last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved it. The sauce was so rich and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


ATUGONZA RONALD
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This baked bolognese is a game-changer! It's so easy to make and the flavor is out of this world. I love that I can just throw everything in a baking dish and let it cook. It's the perfect weeknight meal.