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Â Â Several sprigs fresh thyme, stems removed

2 x bay leaves

Â Â Coarse salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Â Â Pasta

1 lb rigatoni (454 g)

Â Â Bechamel

5 c. homogenized or possibly 2 % lowfat milk (5.25 litres)

Â Â Assembly

Â Â Extra virgin olive oil, for brushing the baking dish

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil (60 ml)	1 1/2 teaspoons	$5.99 per 16 fluid ounces	$0.09
2 x onions, finely minced	1/4 onions	$0.79 per pound	$0.05
1 x 1/2-pounds lean grnd beef (681g)	1 oz	$3.99 per pound	$0.25
2 clv garlic, minced	1/4 garlic garlic	$4.00 per pound	$0.01
1/2 c. dry red wine (125 ml)	1 tablespoon	$0.35 per fluid ounce	$0.17
1 tsp dry Greek oregano (5 ml)	1/8 teaspoon	$3.89 per 3/4 ounces	$0.02
1 x 28 ounce can plum tomatoes with juice, minced (798 ml)	3 1/2 fl oz	$2.19 per 28 ounces	$0.07
1/2 tsp grnd cinnamon (2 ml)	0.06 teaspoon	$2.99 per 4 ounces	$0.00
1 pch grnd cloves	1/8 pinch	$5.29 per 2 ounces	$0.01
2 x Large eggs, lightly beaten	1/4 eggs	$2.53 per 12 items	$0.05
2/3 c. butter (150 ml)	1 tablespoon	$3.99 per 16 ounces	$0.17
2/3 c. + 2 tbsp. flour (180 ml)	1 tablespoon	$2.99 per 5 pounds	$0.02
1 pch freshly grated nutmeg	1/8 pinch	n/a
1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan (125 ml)	1 tablespoon	n/a
6 x Large eggs, lightly beaten	3/4 eggs	$2.53 per 12 items	$0.16
Total per Serving			$1.07
Total Recipe			$8.53