Pastitsio an Ultra Comforting Pasta Bake Is the Sleeper Hit of Greek Easter Heres How to Make It

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 pounds ground beef, pork, lamb, or a combination
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce (about 2 cups)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic (optional)
• 1 bay leaf (optional)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
• 2 quarts (8 cups) whole milk
• 4 large eggs
• 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup grated Kefalotiri or Pecorino Romano cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
• 1 1/2 pounds dried ziti pasta or pastitsio noodles
• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup grated Kefalotiri or Pecorino Romano cheese

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