rustic eggplant moussaka
An authentic, delicious recipe for Rustic Eggplant Moussaka- perfect for entertaining or serving at a special gathering. Can be made ahead and baked prior to serving.
ingredients
· 3 lbs Eggplant ( 2 extra large or 3 eggplants)
· 3 T olive oil or cooking spray
Tomato Meat Sauce:
· 2 T olive oil
· 1 large onion diced
· 4 cloves garlic, rough chopped
· 2 lbs ground lamb, beef (or use vegetarian ground meat substitute Gimme Lean or St Ives Meatless Ground.) I prefer lamb.
· 1 ½ cups diced tomatoes ( canned is OK)
· 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
· ½ Cup white wine
· 2 T fresh chopped parsley
· 1 tsp sugar
· 1/2 tsp cinnamon
· 1/2 tsp kosher salt
· cracked pepper
Bechamel Sauce:
· 3 T butter
· 4 T flour ( or rice flour)
· 2 cups whole milk
· 1/2 tsp nutmeg ( use fresh grated if possible)
· 1/4 tsp kosher salt
· 1/8 tsp white pepper
· 1/4 Cup grated Parmesan, Pecorino or Kefalotiri Cheese
· 1 egg, lightly beaten
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