Spaghetti Bolognese Gratin

Ingredients

• 400 g Spaghetti (cooked al dente)
• 300 g Ground beef (lean if possible)
• 1 Onion (medium, finely chopped)
• 2 Garlic cloves (crushed)
• 30 ml Olive oil (for cooking and to drizzle over the pasta)
• 400 g Tomato purée (canned or jarred)
• 30 g Butter (for the béchamel)
• 30 g All-purpose flour (for the béchamel)
• 500 ml Whole milk (for the béchamel)
• 1 pinch Nutmeg (flavors the béchamel)
• 100 g Grated Parmesan (divided into two portions)
• 200 g Grated mozzarella (for gratinating)
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black pepper
• 1 Herb bundle (thyme, bay leaf) (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the aromatics

   Finely chop the onion and crush the garlic cloves.

   Time: PT5M

2. Sauté

   Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan, add the onion and garlic, sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.

   Time: PT5M

3. Cook the meat

   Add the ground meat, break it up with a wooden spoon and cook for 5 minutes until nicely browned.

   Time: PT5M

4. Add the tomato and simmer

   Stir in the tomato purée, season with salt and pepper, add the herb bundle, cover and let simmer for 20 minutes over low heat.

   Time: PT20M

5. Prepare the béchamel

   Melt the butter in a saucepan, add the flour and stir for 1 minute to form a roux.

   Time: PT2M

6. Thicken the béchamel

   Gradually pour in the milk while whisking, add salt, pepper and a pinch of nutmeg, bring to a boil then cook for 5 minutes until thickened.

   Time: PT5M

7. Cook the spaghetti

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the spaghetti and cook 8‑10 minutes according to package instructions. Drain.

   Time: PT10M

8. Drain and oil

   Return the spaghetti to the pot, add a drizzle of olive oil and toss to prevent sticking.

   Time: PT2M

9. Assemble the gratin

   In a gratin dish, pour half of the Bolognese sauce, sprinkle half of the Parmesan, layer half of the spaghetti, cover with béchamel, add the remaining Parmesan, place the remaining spaghetti, top with the rest of the Bolognese sauce and finish with a generous layer of grated mozzarella.

   Time: PT5M

10. Bake

    Place the dish in a preheated 180°C oven for 25 minutes until the top is golden and crisp.

    Time: PT25M

    Temperature: 180°C

Nutrition Facts

Calories

850

Protein

45 g

Carbohydrates

85 g

Fat

45 g

Fiber

5 g