Beef and cheese pasta bake recipe

Ingredients

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250 g (9 oz) pasta (penne or your preferred type)
1 finely chopped onion
1 diced carrot
2 minced garlic cloves
1 chopped red bell pepper
1 chopped yellow bell pepper
60 g (2 oz) butter
2 tablespoons flour
400 ml (1 2/3 cups) milk
300 g (10.6 oz) grated cheddar cheese
450 g (1 lb) ground beef
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Salt, pepper, oregano, and nutmeg (to taste)
Instructions

 

1. Cook the pasta.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. It will form the base of your gratin, so make sure it’s cooked thoroughly so it absorbs the flavors of the sauce and beef mixture.