Moussaka Pasta - AMY'S GARDEN

Ingredients

• 1 pound penne rigate
• 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 pound ground lamb or beef (or omit for a vegetarian option!)
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 2 pinches of cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt
• black pepper
• 1 small eggplant, half-peeled and chopped into small dice
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 to 2 1/2 cups milk
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup parsley chopped, about 2 handfuls
• 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese