Pastitsio Recipe (Greek Pasta Bake)

Name: Pastitsio Recipe (Greek Pasta Bake)
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, diced; 2 pounds ground lamb (or use half or all ground beef or ground turkey ); 2 teaspoons kosher salt, more to taste; 6 cloves garlic, rough chopped, or 2 tablespoons granulated garlic; 1/2 cup red wine; 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon ( don’t skimp); 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons dried oregano ( or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped ); 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 3 tablespoons olive oil or butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour ( or gluten free flour); 2 ½ cups whole milk; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; ¾ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon white pepper; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, or Kasseri cheese; ½ cup plain greek yogurt; 2 extra-large eggs, beaten; 12 ounces penne pasta; Extra parmesan for sprinkling the top; Garnish: 1 tablespoon fresh thyme