Viral Baked Pasta Gratin Recipe | Decadent Cheesy Layered Comfort Food 🍝🧀

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Stop scrolling! You’re about to watch the creation of the most decadent, cheesy, and comforting baked pasta gratin that took the internet by storm 🍝🧀

This layered pasta delight combines perfectly seasoned ground beef, a rich homemade tomato sauce, and an ultra-creamy white sauce, all wrapped around perfectly cooked pasta and baked until golden and bubbling.
It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for family dinners, weeknight meals, or when you need serious comfort food. Watch the layers come together and don’t miss that irresistible cheese pull!

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🍝 Viral Decadent Layered Pasta Gratin
⏱ Prep Time
25 minutes
🔥 Cook Time
30 minutes
🍽 Servings
6–8 servings

🧾 Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) rigatoni or ziti pasta
1.5 lb (680 g) ground beef
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
28 oz (794 g) crushed tomatoes
1 cup beef broth (or vegetable broth)
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Creamy White Sauce (Béchamel)
4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 tbsp all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Salt and pepper, to taste
Cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

🥄 Instructions

Cook the pasta al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef, breaking it apart. Drain excess fat.
Add chopped onion and minced garlic; cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
Stir in crushed tomatoes and beef broth. Season with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
Prepare the béchamel: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour to form a smooth roux.
Gradually add milk, whisking constantly until thick and creamy. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) baking dish.
Layer half of the pasta, half of the white sauce, and 1 cup mozzarella.
Repeat layers with remaining pasta, meat sauce, white sauce, then top with remaining mozzarella and all the Parmesan.
Bake for 30 minutes, until the cheese is melted, golden, and bubbly. Rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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