1. In a pot of boiling water, half-cook the pasta (it will finish cooking in the oven). Drain.

2. In a frying pan, heat oil and brown onion and garlic.

3. Add meat and cook over high heat for 3 to 4 minutes.

4. Add veal stock and let it reduce slightly.

5. Add tomatoes and herbs.

6. Pour pasta into a baking dish and add meat mixture. Mix well.

7. Add two-thirds of the cheese and mix.

8. Spread remaining cheese on top. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs.

9. Finish cooking in preheated oven at 160 °C (325 °F) for 15 to 20 minutes, until well cooked.

CHEF’S TIP

To jazz up your macaroni in meat sauce, try using a combination of different cheeses, such as equal parts of cheddar, Chèvre Noir, and Emmenthal.