Shimeji mushroomsCan be substituted with shiitake, enoki, or other mushrooms50 g
Onion¼
Heavy creamIf too rich, substitute half with milk150 ml
Parmesan cheese20 g
Salt & black pepperto taste
Spaghetti
120 g
Bread crumbs20 g
Olive oil2 tbsp
Parsley~2 tbspest.
Steps
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1
Prepare the mushrooms; feel free to swap shimeji for shiitake or enoki mushrooms.
2
Mince the garlic, which will be used for both the meat sauce and the cream sauce.
3
Prepare the herb for garnish—parsley or any herb you like works well.
4
Prepare the bread crumbs, which will later be pan-toasted for a crunchy topping; you can make extra and freeze for later use.
5
Add olive oil to the pan, put in the minced garlic first, then turn on the heat gradually to avoid burning the garlic.
6
Add the ground beef and let it sear as a whole piece until golden before breaking it apart—this reduces gaminess and keeps good texture.
7
Pour in the red wine and let it boil so the alcohol evaporates, leaving just the wine's aroma without overpowering the dish.
8
Add the tomato puree (fresh tomatoes blended give a stronger flavor, but canned works too), then season with sugar and salt to make the meat sauce.
9
In another pan, sauté minced garlic until golden, then add the onion and mushrooms.
10
Pour in the heavy cream to make the white sauce; if it feels too rich, use half milk and half cream instead.
11
Cook the spaghetti; since it will be baked afterward, boil it slightly firmer than al dente before draining.
12
Stir parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper into the white sauce; if it's too thick, loosen it with a splash of pasta water for a saucier result.
13
Place the cooked pasta into an oven-safe dish and top with both the white sauce and the meat sauce.
14
Top with cheese slices or shredded cheese as desired, then bake until the surface turns golden; if you don't have an oven, cover the pan and heat gently on the stovetop instead.
15
In a separate pan, toast the bread crumbs until golden and crispy, then sprinkle over the baked pasta; since everything is already cooked, you only need to heat until the top turns golden before removing.
16
Finish with a sprinkle of parsley; mix everything together before eating, and optionally drizzle with chili sauce for extra flavor, or swap the pasta for rice to make a baked rice version.
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