Pastitsio (Greek Pasta Bake)
INGREDIENTS
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Serves 8 - 10
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For the meat sauce
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2 pounds ground lamb (or ground beef)
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1 cup chopped onions
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 cup dry red wine
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1/4 cup tomato paste
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1 tablespoon cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon allspice
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1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, chopped with their liquid
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kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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For the bechamel
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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4 cups whole milk, scalded
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1 cup freshly grated Parmesan (or Kefalotyri if you can find it)
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3 egg yolks
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Freshly ground nutmeg
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kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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For the pasta
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1 pound pasta, such as ziti or penne
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3 tablespoons good quality olive oil
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3 egg whites (from yolks used in bechamel)
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1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan (or Kefalotyri if you can find it)
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Preheat oven to 375°.
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