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Baked Cheesy Bolognese
Bakeanna

CHEESY BOLOGNESE PASTA

Indulge in the comforting goodness of cheesy Bolognese! Our rich, savory sauce is made with love, blending hearty ground meat, aromatic herbs, and a generous sprinkle of gooey cheese. It's a delightful twist on a classic favorite that'll warm your heart and satisfy your cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 SERVINGS
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Bolognese sauce
  • 250 g pasta
  • 220 g minced meat
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small carrot finely chopped
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove finely minced
  • 1 tomato chopped
  • 1 tbsp dried basil
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 cup tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 3 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
For the white sauce
  • 30 g butter
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Extras
  • Mozzarella cheese
  • Gouda cheese

Method
 

For the Bolognese sauce
  1. Begin by bringing a generously salted pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and follow the instructions on the package for cooking time. Before draining, remember to save at least 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
  2. In a well heated pan, add some olive oil along with the minced meat, chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook till it has browned. Add some salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Add some tomato sauce, carrots, chopped tomato salt, pepper and spices. Add the hot water and heavy cream and let it simmer on low heat.
  4. After approximately 10 minutes, add the Parmesan cheese and mix. Set aside.
For the white sauce
  1. In a well heated pan, add the butter and the flour and whisk it very well.
  2. Start adding the milk while whisking very well until smooth. Add salt, pepper and cinnamon and mix them.
For the assembly
  1. In a baking dish, add a layer of pasta, then the Bolognese sauce, then some white sauce.
  2. Add another layer of pasta ,then the rest of the white sauce and top it off with mozzarella and gouda cheese.
  3. Bake it at 180 degrees until golden.
  4. Serve while warm!