Truly classic moussaka recipe

Truly classic moussaka: This comforting moussaka recipe is the perfect dinner party option!

Yields: 6

Prep Time: 20 mins

Process Time: 1 hour 20 mins

Total Time: 1 hour 40 mins

Calories per Serving: 470

Ingredients

• 1

  (2Ib 3½oz) aubergines, trimmed and cut into 5mm (¼in) thick slices

• 5 tbsp.

  olive oil

• 450 g

  (1lb) onions, finely sliced

• 3

  garlic cloves, crushed

• 700 g

  (1½lb) lamb mince

2 level tbsp sun-dried tomato paste

• 400 g

  can chopped tomatoes in rich tomato juice

• 1

  cinnamon stick, crushed slightly

• 2

  bay leaves

1 level tbsp freshly chopped oregano, plus extra sprigs to garnish

For the topping

• 200 g

  tub Greek yoghurt

• 1

  large egg

• 50 g

  (2oz) freshly grated Parmesan cheese

A little freshly grated nutmeg

• 75 g

  (3oz) feta cheese, roughly crumbled

Directions

Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan oven) mark 6. Put the aubergine slices on four baking sheets. Brush each side with a little oil; season. Roast for 35-40min, turning halfway through.

Meanwhile, heat the rest of the oil in a large pan. Add onions and cook over a low heat for 10min or until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 2min. Tip into a bowl while you cook the mince.

Put the mince in the pan and brown over a high heat. Return the onions and garlic to the pan. Add the tomato paste, chopped tomatoes, cinnamon, bay leaves and oregano. Bring to the boil and season. Simmer, half covered, for 20min.

To make the topping, put the yogurt, egg and half the Parmesan in a bowl. Season with salt, freshly ground black pepper and a little nutmeg, then mix everything together with a balloon whisk or wooden spoon until combined.

Put half the lamb in a 2 litre (3½ pint) ovenproof dish. Add half the aubergine, overlapping the slices where necessary. Season well and repeat layers with remaining lamb and aubergine slices.

1. Top with feta, pour yogurt mixture over and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. Cook in oven for 35–40min or until browned. Allow to cool for 10–15min, garnish with oregano and serve.

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Per Serving:

• Calories: 470
• Total carbs: 12 g
• Total fat: 31 g