"Just look at that golden topping! ????..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 large eggplant (about 2 1/2 pounds total), sliced 1/2-inch thick
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1 tbsp. kosher salt, divided
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1/4 c. olive oil, divided
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1 tsp. ground black pepper, divided
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4 medium yukon gold potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
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1/2 c. unsalted butter
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2 cloves garlic, grated
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2/3 c. all-purpose flour
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2 tsp. kosher salt
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1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
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5 c. warm whole milk
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1 1/2 c. grated pecorino romano cheese, divided
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2 large egg yolks, room temperature
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2 tbsp. olive oil
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1 large yellow onion, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1 tbsp. tomato paste
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2 lb. lean ground beef (90/10)
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1/2 c. red wine
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1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
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1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
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2 tsp. chopped fresh oregano, plus more to serve
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1 bay leaf
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1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
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1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
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1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
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1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
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Cooking Spray