# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 14 oz bucatini or penne pasta
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 2 large eggs, beaten
04 - 1/2 cup grated kefalotyri or Parmesan cheese
→ Beef Sauce
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
07 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1.1 pounds ground beef
09 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
10 - 14 oz canned crushed tomatoes
11 - 1/3 cup red wine
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
13 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
14 - 1 bay leaf
15 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Béchamel Sauce
16 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
17 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
18 - 3 1/3 cups whole milk, warmed
19 - 2 large eggs
20 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
21 - 1/2 cup grated kefalotyri or Parmesan cheese
22 - Salt and white pepper, to taste
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or oil.
02 - Boil pasta in salted water until just al dente. Drain well and return to the pot. Stir in butter, beaten eggs, and grated cheese. Set aside.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for one more minute. Add ground beef, breaking it apart, and cook until browned.
04 - Stir in tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes, red wine, cinnamon, nutmeg, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes until thickened. Remove bay leaf.
05 - Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes without browning. Gradually whisk in warm milk until smooth. Simmer for 5–6 minutes until thickened.
06 - Remove saucepan from heat. Whisk eggs in a bowl, slowly add a ladle of hot béchamel to temper the eggs, then return mixture to the saucepan. Stir in nutmeg, cheese, salt, and white pepper.
07 - Layer half the pasta in the baking dish. Spread all of the meat sauce evenly on top. Add the remaining pasta layer. Pour the béchamel sauce over the top and smooth the surface.
08 - Bake for 40–45 minutes until the top is golden and set. Allow to cool at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
