Million Dollar Bolognese Mac and Cheese

Method

1. 01
   Step 1Cook the pasta

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

   Macaroni
2. 02
   Step 2Heat the oil

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

   Olive oil
3. 03
   Step 3Cook the onion

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

   OnionGarlicTomato paste
4. 04
   Step 4Brown the beef

   Add ground beef and cook until browned.

   Ground beef
5. 05
   Step 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.

   Marinara sauceGarlic powder1 tsp of 2 tspOnion powderPaprikaItalian seasoningSaltBlack pepper
6. 06
   Step 6Melt the butter

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

   ButterAll-purpose flour
7. 07
   Step 7Whisk in cream and milk

   Slowly whisk in heavy cream + milk.

   Heavy creamMilk
8. 08
   Step 8Season the cheese sauce

   Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

   Garlic powder1 tsp of 2 tspSaltBlack pepper
9. 09
   Step 9Stir in the cheeses

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

   CheddarMozzarellaParmesan
10. 10
    Step 10Mix pasta with sauce

    Mix pasta with cheese sauce.

    Macaroni
11. 11
    Step 11Layer into the dish

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

    MacaroniMarinara sauce
12. 12
    Step 12Top with cheese

    Top with extra mozzarella + parmesan.

    MozzarellaParmesan
13. 13
    Step 13Bake until bubbly17m 30s

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

14. 14
    Step 14Broil until golden1m 30s

    Broil 1–2 minutes for extra cheesy golden spots.