Pastitsio

Directions

1. 1
   Toss pasta with 3 tablespoons butter and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese; set aside.
2. 2
   In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground round, onion, and garlic; stirring to crumble meat; cook until meat is no longer pink; drain.
3. 3
   Stir in tomato sauce, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, cinnamon, and pepper.
4. 4
   In a heavy saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter over low heat.
5. 5
   Whisk in flour.
6. 6
   Cook and whisk constantly for 1 minute.
7. 7
   Whisk in milk; cook and whisk constantly over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
8. 8
   Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; remove from heat.
9. 9
   In a separate bowl, whisk eggs until thick and pale.
10. 10
    Whisk about 1/4 milk mixture into eggs; add to remaining milk mixture, whisking constantly.
11. 11
    To assemble: spoon pasta mixture into a greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
12. 12
    Spoon beef mixture over pasta.
13. 13
    Sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese.
14. 14
    Top with cream sauce.
15. 15
    Bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour or until golden.