"Move over, lasagna! This pastitsio is a Greek baked pasta dish and will wow your family and friends!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 pound pastitsio*, bucatini, or penne pasta
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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1/2 pound ground beef (85% lean/15% fat)
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1 cup diced yellow onion (about 1 small)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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3/4 teaspoon coarse salt, divided
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/4 cup red wine
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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
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1 cup no-salt added canned diced tomatoes, undrained
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup whole milk
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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1 cup (about 4 ounces) Parmesan cheese
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3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
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⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper