Pastitsio

Ingredients

• MEAT LAYER
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning or 1 teaspoon all purpose Greek seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons sliced kalamata olives (optional)
• 1 cup diced tomatoes or 1 cup sliced roasted red pepper
• 1/4 cup white wine or 1/4 cup red wine
• PASTA
• 12 ounces ziti pasta
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup 2% low-fat milk or 1 cup half-and-half
• BECHAMEL SAUCE
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dry ground mustard
• 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese, grated
• Garnish
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley