Mac & Cheese Lasagna

Ingredients (31)

• ·lb ground beef
• ·yellow onion
• ·medium carrots
• ·garlic cloves
• ·oz crushed tomatoes
• ·cup beef broth
• ·tsp garlic powder
• ·tsp dried basil
• ·tsp oregano
• ·tsp Italian seasoning
• ·tsp paprika
• ·tsp red pepper flakes
• ·tsp sugar
• ·lb elbow pasta
• ·tbsp unsalted butter
• ·tbsp flour
• ·cup half & half
• ·cups heavy cream
• ·oz cream cheese
• ·tbsp sour cream
• ·lb smoked Gouda
• ·lb Vermont cheddar
• ·lb sharp white cheddar
• ·lb cream havarti
• ·oz mozzarella cheese
• ·tsp chicken bouillon
• ·tsp onion powder
• ·tsp smoked paprika
• ·tsp mustard powder
• ·to taste salt
• ·to taste pepper

1. 1

   Medium high heat pan add oil and sauté onion + carrots with salt until soft.

2. 2

   Add garlic, cook 30 sec.

3. 3

   Add beef, season, and brown.

4. 4

   Deglaze with broth.

5. 5

   Add tomatoes, seasonings, sugar.

6. 6

   Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 25–30 min until thick.

7. 7

   Boil pasta in salted bouillon water until just under al dente.

8. 8

   Melt butter, add half the seasonings.

9. 9

   Whisk in flour; cook 1–2 min.

10. 10

    Add half & half + cream; thicken.

11. 11

    Stir in cream cheese + sour cream.

12. 12

    Add remaining seasonings.

13. 13

    Melt in half the cheeses, adding in batches.

14. 14

    Fold in pasta.

15. 15

    Layer mac → meat → cheese.

16. 16

    Repeat, finish with cheese.

17. 17

    Bake at 375°F for 30 min, broil 3–5 min until golden.