Name: Greek Pastitsio Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground lamb; 1 pound ground beef; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 yellow onion (diced); 1 red bell pepper (diced); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 15 ounces tomato sauce; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 bay leaf; 1 pound penne pasta (cooked, not rinsed); 8 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 cup flour; 3 cups whole milk; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper; 2 large eggs; 1 cup parmesan cheese