Ooey Gooey Bbq Bacon Mac (Print Version)

Barbecue beef, bacon, tender pasta, and molten cheese layered for an irresistible dish.

# Ingredients:

→ Pasta

01 - 2 cups elbow macaroni
02 - 8 lasagna noodles

→ Sauce and Cheese

03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 1 cup barbecue sauce
05 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
07 - 1 cup whole milk
08 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
09 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Meat Filling

10 - 1 pound ground beef
11 - 1 medium onion, chopped
12 - 3 garlic cloves, minced

→ Seasonings and Garnish

13 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
15 - Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
02 - Boil elbow macaroni in salted water until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add ground beef, breaking it up, and brown until fully cooked. Stir in barbecue sauce and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
04 - Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour to create a roux and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add whole milk while whisking until smooth. Cook until slightly thickened. Stir in salt and black pepper.
05 - Add shredded cheddar and half the mozzarella to the warm sauce, stirring until cheese is melted and smooth. Fold in cooked macaroni until evenly coated.
06 - Boil lasagna noodles in salted water until al dente. Drain and lay flat to avoid sticking.
07 - Grease a 9 x 13-inch (23 x 33 cm) baking dish. Layer 4 lasagna noodles, half the meat mixture, half the macaroni and cheese, and 1 cup mozzarella. Repeat with remaining noodles, meat, macaroni and cheese, and mozzarella.
08 - Cover dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
09 - Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes, until cheese is golden and bubbling.
10 - Allow to stand for a few minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

# Notes:

01 - Allow the lasagna to rest after baking for cleaner slices and enhanced flavor.

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