Farfalle baked with beef in béchamel sauce

6 servings

30 minutes

Baked farfalle with beef in béchamel sauce is a harmony of Italian pasta and French sauce embodied in a hearty, aromatic dish. Tender 'butterfly' farfalle enriched with the creamy texture of béchamel perfectly pairs with juicy pieces of beef sautéed with mushrooms and sweet peppers. The golden crust of melted mozzarella cheese adds completeness and an enticing aroma to the dish. Despite its rich flavor, it remains refined thanks to the spicy notes of oregano and garlic. This versatile dish can adorn a festive table or warm a cozy family dinner. Baked farfalle is a symbol of culinary comfort where simplicity meets sophistication.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 567.7
• Proteins: 30g
• Fats: 34.4g
• Carbohydrates: 38.5g

Ingredients

• Sweet pepper: 1 pc
• Beef: 500 g
• Champignons: 200 g
• Butter: 100 g
• Milk: 250 ml
• Mozzarella cheese: 200 g
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Onion: 1 pc
• Oregano: to taste
• Wheat flour: 1 tbsp
• Farfalle pasta (butterflies): 250 g

Cooking steps

1. Add a couple of tablespoons of vegetable oil (preferably olive) to boiling salted water, throw in the pasta, and cook for 1/3 less time than indicated on the package. Meanwhile, slice the mushrooms, pepper, and meat into thin slices. Mince the garlic. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.

   Required ingredients:

   • Farfalle pasta (butterflies): 250 g
   • Sweet pepper: 1 piece
   • Beef: 500 g
   • Champignons: 200 g
   • Garlic: 2 cloves

2. Quickly fry the onion in a hot pan, add meat and mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper. A couple of seconds before it's done, add garlic and oregano.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Beef: 500 g
   • Champignons: 200 g
   • Oregano:  to taste
   • Garlic: 2 cloves

3. At this time, prepare the béchamel sauce. Melt 50 grams of butter, pour in 200 ml of milk, and bring to a boil over low heat. Stirring constantly, add 2 tablespoons of flour. After 2-3 minutes, the sauce will start to thicken.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 100 g
   • Milk: 250 ml
   • Wheat flour: 1 tablespoon

4. Distribute the partially cooked farfalle, meat, mushrooms, and pepper into portioned baking dishes (or one large one, depending on what you have). Pour sauce over it. Bake for 10 minutes. Grate cheese.

   Required ingredients:

   • Farfalle pasta (butterflies): 250 g
   • Beef: 500 g
   • Champignons: 200 g
   • Sweet pepper: 1 piece
   • Mozzarella cheese: 200 g

5. Take out, sprinkle with cheese, put back for another 5 minutes. Remove from the oven.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mozzarella cheese: 200 g