10-Minute Comfort Food Pasta - Recipes Website

10-Minute Comfort Food Pasta

  1. Preheat the oven
    Set your oven to 180°C (350°F).

  2. Cook the pasta
    Boil the stellini pasta in well-salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  3. Prepare the béchamel sauce
    In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add the milk, whisking continuously until smooth and thickened. Season with salt and a pinch of nutmeg. Remove from heat.

  4. Cook the meat sauce
    Heat a small amount of vegetable oil in a pan. Sauté the onion and garlic until soft and fragrant. Add the ground meat and cook over high heat until browned. Season with salt and optional spices, then stir in the tomato sauce and simmer for a few minutes.

  5. Assemble the pasta
    In a baking dish, layer half of the pasta, followed by half of the meat sauce and half of the béchamel. Repeat the layers until everything is used.

  6. Bake
    Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the top. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly golden.

  7. Serve
    Let the pasta rest for a few minutes before serving. Scoop, serve, and enjoy every creamy, comforting bite.