Baked Bechamel Pasta

Name: Baked Bechamel Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 g pasta; 5 cup milk; 200 g mozzarella; 5 tbsp unsalted butter; 5 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1.5 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper

This baked bechamel pasta is creamy, cheesy, and wonderfully comforting. Tender pasta is coated in a rich white sauce, topped with mozzarella, and baked until golden for an easy family-style dinner.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time10 Mins

Cook Time35 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

pasta
500 g
milk
5 cup
mozzarella
200 g
unsalted butter
5 tbsp
all-purpose flour
5 tbsp
salt
1.5 tsp
black pepper
0.5 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180C. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and transfer to a baking dish. Season lightly with a little salt and black pepper.

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the flour and whisk continuously for 1 to 2 minutes until a smooth roux forms.

Gradually pour in the milk while whisking to prevent lumps. Add the salt and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and gently comes to a simmer.

Pour the bechamel sauce over the cooked pasta and mix until evenly coated. Sprinkle the mozzarella over the top, then bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.