GreekFoodTv☼ Pastitsio - Greek Baked Pasta, Ground Meat Sauce, Bechamel

Pastitsio, is classic Greek comfort food and great festive fare, a rich, filling, dish that kids and grown ups alike love. For recipe, press more button. 8-10 servings ¼ cup extra-virgin Greek olive oil, plus more for the pan 2 medium onions, finely chopped 1 ½ pounds ground lean beef 1 large garlic clove, peeled and minced (optional) 3 cups peeled and chopped plum tomatoes 2 cinnamon sticks 5-6 allspice berries 1 bay leaf Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup dry white wine 1 ½ pounds tubular pasta Grated kefalotyri, to taste For the Béchamel Sauce 4 Tbsp. butter 4 Tbsp. all-purpose flour 4-5 cups warm milk Salt and freshly ground black pepper Grated nutmeg, to taste 2 eggs 1 cup grated kefalotyri cheese 1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Add onion and sauté until soft and translucent, 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon. Add ground meat and continue stirring until meat begins