Pastitsio Soup

Ingredients (25)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 2 cups chopped onion
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup dry red wine
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
• Salt and pepper to taste
• BECHAMEL:
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup 2% milk
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese