Moussaka (Greek Pasta Bake) – Classic Greek Comfort Food
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The Moussaka (Greek Pasta Bake) is the epitome of Greek comfort food — hearty, aromatic, and beautifully layered
Ingredients
Instructions
First layer: Add half of the roasted eggplant slices.
Second layer: Spread the entire meat sauce evenly over the eggplant.
Third layer: Add the remaining eggplant slices.
Top layer: Pour the béchamel sauce over everything, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Use roasted, not fried, eggplant to keep the dish lighter.
Let it rest before cutting – it will hold together beautifully.
Add cinnamon and nutmeg carefully – they should enhance, not overpower, the dish.
Make ahead: You can assemble it a day before and bake it fresh before serving.
Vegetarian version: Replace the meat sauce with lentils, mushrooms, or chickpeas.
