Moussaka (Eggplant and Lamb Casserole) Recipe - (5/5)

Ingredients

• For the meat sauce:
• 2 or 3 eggplants, about 2 pounds.
• Salt and fresh ground pepper
• Olive oil
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 2 onions, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 1 pound of ground lamb
• 1 cup (8 oz) tomato puree or 2-3 fresh, large tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 4 tablespoons parsley
• salt and pepper
• For the cream sauce:
• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup plain flour
• 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1/3 cup grated kasseri or parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup dried bread crumbs, finely crumbled