Moussaka Lasagne

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 5
Delicious and Unique Moussaka Lasagne for Dinner Tonight
in Dinner

Prep

30 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 red pepper , roasted
1 medium eggplant , par-roasted
1 medium potato , par-boiled
1/2 carrot , finely diced
1 large onion , diced
450 g lean organic ground lamb or 450 g beef mince
3 diced fresh tomatoes
2 large garlic cloves
1 beef stock cube or 1 lamb stock cube
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon herbes de provence
1/2 teaspoon rock salt
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
2 ounces olive oil
1 pinch nutmeg
1 pinch cinnamon
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
8 slices lasagna noodles
2 1/2 tablespoons plain flour
1/4 cup butter
2 cups hot milk
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
250 g ricotta cheese
2 eggs , beaten

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
563
Sugar
5g
Fat
44g
Moussaka Lasagne is a delicious combination of two of the most popular Mediterranean dishes - moussaka and lasagna. This hearty casserole is made with layers of seasoned ground meat, sliced potatoes, roasted red peppers, par-roasted eggplant, and creamy bechamel sauce. Sprinkled with a layer of melted cheese on top, this dish combines the rich, meaty flavor of moussaka with the classic Italian pasta recipe of lasagna. While the dish may be a bit time consuming to make, it is well worth the effort as it is a crowd pleaser and perfect for those cooler evenings.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.In a large frying pan, sauté onion, carrot, and garlic until soft.
3.Add the meat to the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned.
4.Add the tomatoes, crumbled stock cube, breadcrumbs, and spices. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5.Simmer over medium heat for 15-20 minutes.
6.In a separate pan, prepare a bechamel sauce by melting the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and stir until combined. Slowly whisk in the hot milk until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add the nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
7.Lightly oil a lasagna dish with olive oil.
8.Start layering the lasagna by adding a layer of the meat mixture followed by a layer of roasted pepper, par-roasted eggplant slices, and thinly-sliced potato.
9.Spoon a layer of bechamel sauce over the vegetables, then sprinkle with half of the mozzarella cheese and half of the parmesan cheese.
10.Repeat the layers ending with the cheese on top.
11.Whisk together the beaten eggs and ricotta cheese. Spread over the top layer of cheese.
12.Bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling.

PROS

This Moussaka Lasagne combines the flavors of two classic dishes- moussaka and lasagna -to create a unique and delicious flavor.
It is hearty and filling and perfect for a dinner party or family gathering.

CONS

This dish contains meat and cheese, and is therefore high in calories and fat.
It may not be suitable for people with certain dietary restrictions.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The eggplant used in this dish is low in calories and high in fiber.
The meat in this dish is a good source of protein and iron.

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