"Best pastitsio recipe you'll try! Greek lasagna with layers of pasta and cinnamon-spiked meat sauce, topped with creamy bechamel...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 1/2 cups uncooked Penne pasta
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Salt
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Private Reserve Greek extra virgin olive oil
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3 tbsp grated Parmesan
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3 tbsp Private Reserve Greek extra virgin olive oil
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1 large yellow onion, chopped
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1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
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3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
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Salt
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1/2 cup red wine such as merlot
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28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
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2 dried bay leaves
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3/4 tsp ground allspice
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1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
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pinch sugar
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1/3 cup + 2 tbsp Private Reserve Greek extra virgin olive oil
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2/3 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 tsp salt, more if you like
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1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
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4 cups 2% milk, warmed
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2 large eggs