Pastitsio

1. 1

   Toss pasta with 3 tablespoons butter and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese; set aside.

2. 2

   In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground round, onion, and garlic; stirring to crumble meat; cook until meat is no longer pink; drain.

3. 3

   Stir in tomato sauce, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, cinnamon, and pepper.

4. 4

   In a heavy saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter over low heat.

5. 5

   Whisk in flour.

6. 6

   Cook and whisk constantly for 1 minute.

7. 7

   Whisk in milk; cook and whisk constantly over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.

8. 8

   Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; remove from heat.

9. 9

   In a separate bowl, whisk eggs until thick and pale.

10. 10

    Whisk about 1/4 milk mixture into eggs; add to remaining milk mixture, whisking constantly.

11. 11

    To assemble: spoon pasta mixture into a greased 13x9 inch baking dish.

12. 12

    Spoon beef mixture over pasta.

13. 13

    Sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese.

14. 14

    Top with cream sauce.

15. 15

    Bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour or until golden.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.