Baked Maccheroni

Pasticcio literally means “a mess” and this is a particularly delicious one. The pasta is tossed with Bolognese sauce and béchamel, then baked. If you have Bolognese already made, it will take just over an hour to make from start to finish. An ideal dish for a buffet, it is good even when only lukewarm and can easily be prepared ahead of time (see note below).