Golden Bechamel Pasta Dish

1

Chop onions and dice peppers.

2

Place a pot on the cooker over medium heat. Pour in 4 tablespoons of oil, add ground beef and diced onion, and mix. Cook until golden, then add tomato sauce.

3

Add 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, allspice, paprika, and ½ teaspoon sugar to the sauce. Mix well. Add diced peppers, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.

4

Place a pot on the cooker. Pour in 6 cups of water, add 1 tablespoon of oil and 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil, then add Penne pasta. Stir and cook for 15 minutes or until cooked, then drain.

5

Preparing the béchamel sauce: Pour milk into a pot, add 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of butter. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until the butter melts. Add 1 cup of flour and whisk until thickened. Break in 1 egg and mix, then set aside.

6

In the pot with the cooked pasta, add 1 cup of béchamel sauce, 1 cracked egg, ⅓ of pasta sauce, and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Mix well.

7

In a buttered oven pan, layer ⅓ cup of béchamel sauce, pasta, pasta sauce, ground beef mixture, pasta, and béchamel sauce. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.

8

Place in the middle rack of the oven and bake for 40 minutes at 175°C (350°F).

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The flavorful béchamel pasta dish is ready to be served. Enjoy a satisfying and delicious meal!