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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (277g)

Recipe makes 8 servings

The following items or measurements are not included below:

1/2 cup parmigiano

Calories 502
Calories from Fat 206 (41%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 22.9g 35%
Saturated Fat 9.7g 48%
Monounsaturated Fat 9.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 57mg 19%
Sodium 91mg 3%
Potassium 533mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 53.8g 17%
Dietary Fiber 4.8g 19%
Sugars 3.5g
Protein 20.2g 40%

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Moussaka Pasta Toss

Recipe #219576 | 30 min | 10 min prep | add private note
KelBel

By: KelBel
Mar 29, 2007

From RachaelRay.com. Rachael made this on her show and I thought it looked great. This makes a large pot of pasta, great for potluck or company.

SERVES 8 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Bring a large pot water to a boil, salt it and cook pasta to al dente.
  2. 2
    Preheat a large, deep skillet over medium heat with oil. Add the lamb and cook until brown, about 3-4 minutes; breaking it up into small pieces with the back of a wooden spoon.
  3. 3
    Add in the garlic and chopped onions, season with allspice, cinnamon, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook another couple of minutes while you chop eggplant.
  4. 4
    Peel off half the skin of the eggplant. Chop the eggplant into a very small dice. Add the eggplant to the lamb and cook until it becomes soft, about 8-10 minutes.
  5. 5
    In a saucepot, melt the butter and whisk in the flour. Cook for 1 minute then whisk in the milk and thicken, about 5 minutes. Bring this mixture up to a bubble and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
  6. 6
    Add this béchamel into the meat skillet and stir to combine.
  7. 7
    Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet, giving it a toss to mix everything up.
  8. 8
    Add the chopped parsley and grated cheese, and stir to combine.

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From: TexasKelly

On Jul 22, 2009

Hubby & I loved this recipe. I did make one change- I went to 3 grocery stores and none of them had ground lamb, so I used Italian Sausage. I think it tasted ok, however if I had to sub next time, I would probably just use ground beef- I think the flavors of the spices would meld better with that than the sausage. So I stuck to the recipe for everything else, only cutting it in half and we really enjoyed it. I will keep this recipe to make again for sure. Thanks for posting it.

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    From: Karen Elizabeth

    On Jan 27, 2009

    What a super recipe, easy to make, saucy and meaty and full of flavour, my family very much enjoyed this. I made my white sauce in the microwave, as this is how I generally do it, and since my family really don't like eggplant, (and they're grown-up and recognise an eggplant in the kitchen when they see it), I finally diced some garlic button mushrooms that I had in the fridge, that I think complemented the dish well. The spices are pleasant and not at all strong, all in all it was a flavoursome hearty dish, and thank you for an interesting twist on a classic dish!

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    From: Ang11002

    On Jan 4, 2009

    I really enjoyed this. It was my first time cooking w/ lamb and eggplant. Moussaka is one of my favorite dishes but it has always intimidated me. Not anymore! This was a great simple version of it. Thanks! Even my 6 yr old loved it which was a plus for me!

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    From: *Parsley*

    On Jul 26, 2008

    Delicious! It's a great way to get your family to eat eggplant. Actually, no one asked me what it was, so I didn't mention it! I used the greater amount of (skim) milk listed. Thanx for a great meal. I'll make this again. I think I may even throw in a small can of diced tomatoes. Yum!

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