ingredeints
For the Meat Sauce:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
300g (about 10 oz) ground beef or ground chicken
1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
For the Spaghetti:
250g (about 9 oz) spaghetti
Water and salt for boiling
For the Béchamel Sauce (White Sauce):
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups (500ml) milk
Salt and pepper to taste
A pinch of nutmeg (optional)
1/2 cup grated cheese (like mozzarella or parmesan) – optional for mixing into the béchamel
For Topping:
1 cup shredded mozzarella or any melting cheese