Cost Breakdown

Critical Success Points

• • Cook potatoes al dente (step 2)
• • Evaporate water from zucchini and aromatics (step 3)
• • Fully cook the meat without excess liquid (step 4)
• • Achieve a smooth, well‑thickened béchamel (step 5)
• • Final oven bake to obtain a golden crust (step 7)

Safety Warnings

• • Handle hot oil carefully to avoid splatters.
• • The béchamel is very hot: avoid burns while whisking.
• • Use kitchen gloves or mitts when handling the hot dish out of the oven.