Ina Garten’s Pastitsio 

Instructions: 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes until soft.
  3. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking up lumps, until browned.
  4. Add the red wine, crushed tomatoes, cinnamon, oregano, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 40 minutes.
  6. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions and drain.
  7. In a small saucepan, heat the milk until warm. Add ½ cup Parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Let cool slightly and stir in eggs.
  8. Combine the pasta with the milk mixture, ricotta cheese, and nutmeg.
  9. In a 9×13-inch baking dish, layer half the pasta mixture, then half the meat sauce. Repeat the layers, ending with meat sauce on top.
  10. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan on top.
  11. Bake for 1 hour until browned and bubbly.
  12. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

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