Heat oil in a large pot over moderate heat and add ground beef. Cook, stirring often until all liquid is gone and beef is fully browned - 20 minutes. Add onion, celery and carrot and cook until soft - another 8 minutes - stirring often. Add tomatoes, salt, vinegar and dried Basil and bring to simmer. Cook until tomatoes break down and sauce thickens slightly - 60 minutes. Layer sauce, pasta and bé,chamel in a 9 x 13" pan. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven covered for 60 minutes. Serve with more sauce on the side.
Heat butter and oil in a medium pot over low heat. Add flour and cook 3-5 minutes whisking constantly. Add milk and bring to simmer. Simmer, whisking constantly until thickened. Add seasoning, remove from heat, whisk in cheese. Continue whisking until all cheese is melted and bé,chamel is shiny.
Combine semolina, flour and salt in a bowl. Add egg, oil, basil, and water and whisk with a fork until ball forms. Knead ball on a lightly floured work surface until soft and elastic. Let rest in plastic wrap 60 minutes then roll to 1/8 inch.
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