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Macarona Bechamel

Cultural Context

Macarona Bechamel is a beloved Egyptian dish, influenced by Italian cuisine, that blends pasta with a rich meat sauce and creamy bechamel. Traditionally served during family gatherings or special occasions, it showcases the Egyptian love for hearty, comforting meals. Today, variations exist across the Middle East, with each region adding its own twist to this classic.

EgyptianEGmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
8 oz penne pasta
1 lb minced meat
2 cups bechamel sauce
1 medium onion
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
1 cup cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 bay leaves

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner and healthier, while ground chicken is often less expensive.

bechamel sauce

🥗Healthier: cauliflower puree

💰Cheaper: white sauce made with cornstarch

Cauliflower puree reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option that adds flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

1

Cook the pasta.

2

Making the meat sauce.

3

Making the bechamel sauce.

4

Assembling Egyptian Macarona Bechamel.

5

Serve!

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingbakingwhisking

Equipment Needed

large potskilletsaucepanbaking dishwhiskspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Macarona BechamelMacaroni BechamelMacaroni with White Sauce

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