Method
- Cook pasta just shy of al dente.
- Brown beef with onion; add tomatoes and cinnamon, then simmer 20 minutes.
- Make béchamel by whisking flour into melted butter and adding milk gradually; cool slightly and whisk in egg.
- Layer pasta, meat sauce and béchamel in a baking dish; top with cheese.
- Bake at 180°C for 40–45 minutes until browned. Rest before serving.
Home-cooking version. Times are estimates and vary with equipment and ingredient size. Follow safe food handling and cooking temperatures.