Classic Cypriot Moussaka: My Cozy Take on Cypriot Recipes

Ingredients

• 2 large aubergines (about 1 kg), sliced into 1 cm thick rounds
• 500 g (1 lb) ground beef or lamb (or a plant-based alternative)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 400 g (14 oz) canned chopped tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• Salt
• pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 100 g (3.5 oz) unsalted butter
• 100 g (3.5 oz) all-purpose flour
• 750 ml (3 cups) whole milk
• 1 large egg
• 100 g (3.5 oz) grated Parmesan cheese
• A pinch of nutmeg
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)