Pastitio

Pastitio --

Step 1 - the bechamel: bring 1 1/8 cups mile to a simmer & set aside; melt 5 tbsp. butter; put 6 tbsp flour in blender and start it - add melted butter and 1 cup of the milk thru lid slot; blend until smooth; stir this mix in with remainder of milk; simmer until thick; season with salt/pepper as desired; set aside - in fridge if making ahead

Step 2 - melt 2 tbsp butter in large saute pan on med.high; add one large chopped onion and saute; add 1 1/2 lbs ground lamb; saute until browned; season with garlic salt, cinnamon and nutmeg to taste; stir in 1/2 cup tomato sauce; salt and pepper to taste; set aside - can be made up in advance and save in refrigerator

Step 3 - preheat oven to 300; cook 1/2 lb macaroni to al dente; drain and return to the warm pan; stir in 2 tbsp melted butterand 2 beaten eggs; lightly butter 9x11 baking dish; put in 1/2 pasta mix; layer 1/8 cup grated parmesan cheese; layer all the meat mix; layer another 1/8 cup of cheese; layer 2 1/4 cup bechamel; poke top with fork to allow sauce to seep into the lower layers; add 1/2 cup chicken broth; cover with 3/4 cup parmesan; bake 1 hour; serve immediately, cut in squares