GETTING READY

1. Essential Equipment and Prep for Cooking

   Prepare the necessary equipment for work. You will need a frying pan for frying vegetables, a saucepan for cooking pasta, and a baking dish. You will also need a meat grinder or a blender with a special attachment if you decide to make the mince yourself. Prepare the products. Wash all the vegetables thoroughly. Peel the garlic. Finely chop the parsley. Chop the meat using a meat grinder if you decide to make the mince yourself.
   
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STEP 1

1. Quick Minced Meat and Vegetable Sauté

   Cut the onion into small cubes. Cut the carrots into strips. Put the vegetables in a preheated frying pan and fry lightly. When the onion becomes transparent, add the minced meat and garlic to the vegetables. Salt and add spices to taste. Simmer the resulting mixture for ten minutes. Then add finely chopped parsley. Mix everything thoroughly.
   
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STEP 2

1. Cooking Pasta: Boil and Season

   Place a pot of water on the stove. Add salt to taste. Pour the pasta into the boiling water. Cook until half-ready.
   
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STEP 3

1. Dice the Tomatoes and Bell Peppers, Then Fry Together

   Cut the tomatoes and bell peppers into cubes. Fry the tomatoes in vegetable oil. Add the chopped peppers. Mix thoroughly. Simmer everything together for five minutes over medium heat.
   
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STEP 4

1. Creamy Sauce Preparation and Layering Pasta for Baking

   Prepare the sauce. Heat the milk or cream over low heat to 30-40°C. Add the butter. Salt to taste. Add the flour, stirring gently and slowly. Make sure the sauce does not become too viscous. It should be quite fluid. Start filling the baking dish. Put half the pasta as the first layer, spread it over the dish, and cover it with half the sauce.
   
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STEP 5

1. Layered Minced Meat and Vegetable Casserole: Baking to Golden Perfection

   Place half of the minced meat and vegetable mixture on a layer of pasta with sauce. Then place the entire pepper and tomato mixture on the minced meat and vegetables. Place the remaining pasta on the pepper and tomato layer. Place the remaining minced meat and vegetables on the pasta layer. Pour the remaining sauce over everything. Working with each layer, distribute all the ingredients evenly over the entire surface of the pan. Place the pan with the contents in an oven preheated to 180°C for 40 minutes. Wait until the casserole gets a golden crust.
   
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MAKE AN IMPRESSION

1. Serving the Casserole: Garnish with Herbs and Fresh Veggies for a Stunning Presentation

   Serve the casserole cut into cubes. You can decorate it with herbs, such as parsley or basil leaves. Arrange tomato slices or cucumber slices in a circle. The dish will look great on dark-colored dishes.
   
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