Million Dollar Bolognese Mac and Cheese

Procedimento

1. 01
   Passaggio 1Cook the pasta

   Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

   maccheroni
2. 02
   Passaggio 2Heat the oil

   Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.

   olio d'oliva
3. 03
   Passaggio 3Cook the onion

   Cook onion until softened, then add garlic and tomato paste.

   cipollaaglioconcentrato di pomodoro
4. 04
   Passaggio 4Brown the beef

   Add ground beef and cook until browned.

   carne macinata di manzo
5. 05
   Passaggio 5Simmer the bolognese12m 30s

   Stir in marinara sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Simmer 10–15 minutes until rich and thickened.

   salsa marinaraaglio in polvere1 cucch. di 2 cucch.cipolla in polverepaprikaerbe italianesalepepe nero
6. 06
   Passaggio 6Melt the butter

   Melt butter in a pan and whisk in flour until smooth.

   burrofarina di grano
7. 07
   Passaggio 7Whisk in cream and milk

   Slowly whisk in heavy cream + milk.

   panna da montarelatte
8. 08
   Passaggio 8Season the cheese sauce

   Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

   aglio in polvere1 cucch. di 2 cucch.salepepe nero
9. 09
   Passaggio 9Stir in the cheeses

   Stir in cheddar, mozzarella, and parmesan until creamy and smooth.

   cheddarmozzarellaparmigiano
10. 10
    Passaggio 10Mix pasta with sauce

    Mix pasta with cheese sauce.

    maccheroni
11. 11
    Passaggio 11Layer into the dish

    Layer into a baking dish: mac & cheese, bolognese, more cheese, repeat layers.

    maccheronisalsa marinara
12. 12
    Passaggio 12Top with cheese

    Top with extra mozzarella + parmesan.

    mozzarellaparmigiano
13. 13
    Passaggio 13Bake until bubbly17m 30s

    Bake at 375°F for about 15–20 minutes until bubbly and golden.

14. 14
    Passaggio 14Broil until golden1m 30s

    Broil 1–2 minutes for extra cheesy golden spots.