Lamb Moussaka
- 2 1/2 pounds eggplant 3 large
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 zucchini sliced, 1/4 inch thick
- 2 pounds ground lamb
- 2 onion mediums, chopped
- 2 garlic chopped
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
- 1 can diced tomatoes undrained
- 1 can tomato paste
- 1/2 cup dry red wine optional
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1 salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup margarine
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 4 cups lactose-free milk Natrel
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 egg beaten
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese lactose free, shredded
- CUT eggplant into 1/4" (5mm) thick slices. Layer in colander, sprinkling each layer with salt. Let stand 30 minutes.
- RINSE eggplant; pat dry. Place in single layer on baking sheet. Brush with olive oil. Broil, turning once for 4 to 6 minutes on each side, until golden and softened. Set aside. Repeat until all eggplants are cooked.
- SAUTE zucchini in large oiled frying pan until tender-crisp. Set aside.
- Meat Sauce:COOK lamb in large saucepan on high heat, breaking up with spoon, for 5 minutes. Drain off fat. Add onions, garlic and oregano. Cook on medium for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, tomato paste and wine. Simmer 10 minutes, or until mixture starts to thicken. Stir in parsley, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- White Sauce:MELT margarine in large saucepan. Add flour, mixing until smooth. Gradually add milk. Cook, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil and is thickened. Add salt and nutmeg. Add a bit of hot mixture to beaten eggs then return to saucepan and cook 2 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.
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Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Lamb-Moussaka-1660453 (may not work)