Pastitsio - Greek Pasta and Lamb Casserole - HealthyBeat

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil or grape seed oil
• 1½ cups chopped onion
• ¾ lb. ground chicken
• ¼ lb. ground lamb
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• ½ tsp. dried thyme
• pinch of cayenne
• 1 (28oz.) can crushed tomatoes in puree
• 2 tsp. sea salt, divided
• 1 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
• 2½ cups reduced fat milk
• 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ tsp. fresh ground nutmeg
• 1 cup grated cheese
• 7 oz. 2% fat plain Greek yogurt
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 12 oz. small whole wheat pasta shells or elbows, cooked al dente