Ümran MertoğluPremier Commis
21 June 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

Macaroni bil laham is a classic family casserole in Gulf cuisine. Ground beef is cooked with a spice blend and tomato sauce, then layered with boiled pasta and baked. Adjust the amount of hot pepper and spices to taste.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Boil the pasta

8 min

Boil the pasta in salted water for 2 minutes less than the package directions, then drain.

2

Cook the ground beef

8 min

Sauté the onion in olive oil, add the ground beef, and cook for 8 minutes until browned.

3

Cook the sauce

12 min

Add the hot pepper, spice blend, tomato sauce, and salt. Simmer over low heat for 12 minutes.

4

Bake

20 min

Mix the boiled pasta with the sauce and transfer it to a baking dish. Bake in an oven preheated to 190°C / 375°F for 20 minutes, until lightly browned on top.

Reminder

Boil the pasta for 2 minutes less than directed, as it will continue cooking in the oven; otherwise, it may become too soft. Allergen: contains wheat (gluten).

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Hüseyin Yaman Commis 2 months ago

Baharat karışımını evde bulamadım, kendim tarçın, karanfil ve karabiberle karıştırıp yapabilir miyim, yoksa hazır Körfez baharatı olmadan tat çok mu farklı çıkar; bir de iki acı biber çok mu keskin olur acaba?

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