Aegean Casserole From Lhj Recipe

• 4 c. Lowfat milk
• 1/4 c. Butter or possibly margarine
• 2/3 c. All-purpose flour
• 1/2 x Bay leaf
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/3 c. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 6 c. Eggplant, finely diced
• 2 tsp Salt, divided
• 1 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil, (plus one 1 tsp more)
• 1 c. Onions, finely minced
• 2 tsp Chopped garlic
• 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
• 1 pch Grnd red pepper
• 1 lb Lean grnd beef
• 1/2 tsp Dry mint flakes
• 1/2 tsp Freshly grnd pepper
• 1/4 c. Tomato paste
• 1 can (28-ounce) tomatoes
• 1/3 c. Fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced
• 1 pkt (16-ounce) ziti pasta, cook according to pk

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