Kittencal's Greek Pastitsio

Ingredients:

• 1 lb uncooked ziti pasta
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt or 1/2 teaspoon white salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 large eggs, beaten

MEAT SAUCE

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 -2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
• 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
• 1 1/2 lbs extra lean ground beef
• 1/3 cup tomato paste
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

BECHAMEL SAUCE

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 3 cups 18% table cream or 3 cups half-and-half cream
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 large egg, slightly beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste) or 1/2 teaspoon white salt (or to taste)
• ground black pepper (to taste)

TOPPING

• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese