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Pastitsio

I2 pounds ground hamburger or lamb
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion chopped
1/2 cup chopped parsley
many cloves of garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1/2 cup wine
1 pound lasagna noodles
1/4 pound butter
3 eggs, beaten
freshly grated parmesan
4 cups béchamel sauce, flavored with a pinch of cinnamon

Sauté ground lamb and onion; drain. Add parsley, garlic, cinnamon,
tomato sauce and wine. Let simmer for 30 minutes.

Boil lasagna noodles, drain. Put in bowl, add butter, eggs and a 1/2
cup of Parmesan, toss. Place half in a large casserole dish. Add meat sauce, cover with rest of noodles. Pour béchamel over top. Top with more cheese. Bake in a 350F oven for 1 hour.

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