Pastichio

It sort of looks like a simple lasagna and looked like fun. Inspired by the June 2009 Recipe +.
Was it worth making? Definitely. Hearty, homely. Just like a lasagna all mushed up.
If it hadn't gotten an eye popping 5/5 from the child I would have tried it with my mother's version of bolognese next time. As it is she liked it so much we may as well make it exactly the same next time.

PASTITSIO
2tbs. olive oil
1 cup uncooked pasta, cooked according to pkt. directions, drained
1 onion, finely chopped
300g mince (I used veggie mince)
200g tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/3 cup beef stock
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cup warm milk
1/4 cup plain flour
30g butter
1/4 cup grated tasty cheese
1/2tsp. nutmeg
1/4 cup bread crumbs

1. Combine egg, cheese & pasta. Spoon evenly into base of large baking dish.
2. Melt butter over moderate heat. Add flour and stir for 1 minute.
3. Add milk gradually, stirring constantly. Continue to stir until sauce bubbles and thickens.
4. Add cheese and nutmeg. Stir until cheese melts. Set aside.
5. Pre-heat oven to 180C.
6. Heat oil over moderate heat. Add onion and cook for 2-3 minutes.
7. Add mince. Cook for 5 minutes (make sure to break up the mince, especially the fake stuff).
8. Add stock, tomatoes and paste. Stir to combine. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until sauce thickens.
9. Gently pour mixture evenly over pasta base.
10. Gently pour white sauce evenly over meat layer. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
11. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until golden. Stand for 5 minutes then serve.