The Most Delicious Dinner in 10 Minutes: My Grandmother’s Recipe

 

🧺 Ingredients:

• 500g Stellini pasta

• 700g minced meat (beef, pork, chicken, or turkey)

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 200g tomato sauce

• Vegetable oil (for cooking)

• Salt, to taste

• Meat seasoning & a pinch of ground nutmeg

For the Béchamel Sauce:

• 50g butter

• 15g flour

• 500ml milk

• Salt & a pinch of nutmeg

Topping:

• 100g grated hard mozzarella cheese

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven:

Set it to 180°C (350°F) and prepare a baking dish.

2. Cook the Pasta:

Boil the Stellini in salted water until al dente, following the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

3. Prepare the Béchamel Sauce

In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour to create a smooth roux. Gradually pour in the milk, whisking constantly, until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and a dash of nutmeg.

4. Make the Meat Filling

In a skillet, heat a splash of vegetable oil. Sauté the onion and garlic until tender and fragrant. Add the minced meat and cook until browned. Stir in salt, meat seasoning, and tomato sauce. Simmer for a few minutes until the flavors come together.

5. Assemble the Dish

In your baking dish:

• Layer half the pasta

• Add half the meat mixture

• Pour over half the béchamel

• Repeat layers

• Top with grated mozzarella

6. Bake

Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.

7. Serve and Savor

Let it rest a few minutes after baking. Serve warm with a side salad or steamed veggies for a complete, balanced meal.