Turkey and Eggplant Pastitsio – Oracibo

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 Tbsp. EVOO
• 1 lb. ground turkey
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• 1 ½ tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. dried oregano, crumbled
• ½ tsp. cinnamon
• ¼ tsp. pepperoncino (chili flakes)
• ¼ tsp. sugar
• ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1 lb. eggplant, cut into ½” cubes
• 28 – 32 oz. tin crushed tomatoes
• 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
• 2 Tbsp. unbleached flour
• 2 cups homogenized milk
• 1 garlic clove, lightly crushed
• 1 whole garlic clove
• ½ lb. Greek feta cheese, crumbled, preferably Dodonis
• ¼ to ½ tsp. salt, or to taste
• 2 large eggs, room temperature, beaten
• 10 oz. penne or ziti