Lamb Moussaka
By: Anonymous
Published: Tuesday, December 1, 2009 - 1:07am

Ingredients




2 1/2 pounds eggplant, (3 large)
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 cup olive oil
3 zucchini, sliced, 1/4 inch thick
Meat Sauce
2 pounds ground lamb
2 mediums Onion, chopped
2 clv 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 chopped fresh parsley
1 salt and pepper, to taste
White Sauce
 cup margarine
1/2 cup all purpose flour
4 cups Natrel Lactose Free Milk
1 teaspoon salt
4 egg, beaten
3 cups lactose free mozzarella cheese, shredded

Preparation

1 CUT eggplant into 1/4" (5mm) thick slices. Layer in colander, sprinkling each layer with salt. Let stand 30 minutes. 2 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. 3 SAUTE zucchini in large oiled frying pan until tender-crisp. Set aside. 4 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. 5 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. 6 To Assemble:Tips:Place pan on a baking sheet or piece of foil to catch any drips that may boil over. 7 MAKE-AHEAD: After assembling, cool completely, uncovered in refrigerator. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 day or overwrap with heavy foil and freeze up to 3 weeks. Thaw in refrigerator 48 hours before baking. 8 Replace lamb with beef. 9 A thin bottom layer of sauteed sliced potatoes can be added. 10 A make-ahead layered Greek casserole that's ideal for potlucks and family reunions.