Mac’n’cheese lasagna

by Emily Schlak-27 January 2026Medium

Prep Time30 min

Cook Time30 min

Total Time60 min

Servings6

A delicious fusion of mac and cheese with a rich meat sauce, baked to perfection.

Imported RecipeOriginally from: www.instagram.com

Method

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Heat oil in a skillet. Fry onion and garlic for a minute, then add carrot.
1
Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in tomato paste.
2
Add beef broth and canned tomatoes. Season with oregano, smoked paprika, barbecue spice, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer until rich.
3
Boil macaroni until just tender. Drain and stir with a little butter.
4
For cheese sauce: melt butter, whisk in flour, then add milk and cream. Stir until thickened.
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Add about half the cheese mix into the sauce. Stir until smooth. Season with nutmeg, mustard, hot sauce, chicken bouillon, salt, and pepper. Mix in macaroni.
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In a baking dish, layer mac and cheese with meat sauce, sprinkling in some of the reserved cheese between layers. Finish with plenty of cheese on top.
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Bake at 190 °C for 25–30 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
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Rest 10 minutes before serving.