Greek Moussaka Pasta Bake
Traditional moussaka reimagined with pasta layers, spiced lamb, and creamy bechamel. A hearty Greek comfort dish for the family.
AI SCORE
88
/100
⏱️
95 min
Time
👥
8 people
Servings
🔥
485 kcal
Calories
📊
medium
Difficulty
Ingredients
- 400g penne pasta
- 500g ground lamb
- 2 large eggplants sliced
- 400g canned tomatoes
- 1 large onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- For bechamel: 50g butter, 50g flour, 500ml milk, 100g kefalotiri cheese
Instructions
1
Cook pasta until al dente, drain and set aside
2
Brown lamb with onions and garlic, add tomatoes, oregano, cinnamon
3
Layer pasta, meat sauce, and grilled eggplant in baking dish
4
Make bechamel by melting butter, whisking in flour, gradually adding milk
5
Pour bechamel over layers, top with cheese
6
Bake at 180°C for 35 minutes until golden and bubbling
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