Mediterranean-Style Eggplant Moussaka with Herbed Tomato Sauce

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A layered casserole featuring eggplant, spiced tomato sauce, and creamy béchamel, true to Greek home cooking. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 95 minutes, pairs eggplants, extra-virgin olive oil, ground lamb for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 65 min Serves 6 Mediterranean cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange 2 sliced eggplants on a baking sheet, brush with 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, and bake for 20 minutes until tender and golden at edges.
  2. Step 2: In a skillet over medium heat, cook 1 lb ground lamb with 1 finely diced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves for 8 minutes until browned; drain excess fat.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1.5 cups tomato sauce and simmer for 10 minutes, then set aside.
  4. Step 4: Make béchamel: Melt 2 tbsp butter in a saucepan, whisk in 2 tbsp all-purpose flour for 1 minute, then gradually add 1 cup milk while whisking until thickened (about 3 minutes).
  5. Step 5: In a 9x13-inch dish, layer half the baked eggplants, then half the lamb sauce, then the remaining eggplants and lamb sauce.
  6. Step 6: Pour béchamel over top, sprinkle with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and bake uncovered for 25 minutes until bubbly and golden.

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