Pastitsio | Chopped

Ingredients

• 1 pound bucatini or ziti pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 can crushed tomatoes (14.5 ounces)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup grated kefalotyri or parmesan cheese
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups whole milk, warmed
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten