Spicy Ragu Moussaka Recipe

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Spicy Ragu Moussaka
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 220degrees Celsius.
  2. Slice the eggplants in 2cm thick slices.
  3. Coat each slice using the 1/4 cup of olive oil.
  4. Lay the slices on a tray and add salt and pepper.
  5. Bake for about 20-30 minutes or until brown.
  6. Remove from oven and set aside. Turn oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
  7. Meanwhile, chop the onions and garlic finely.
  8. Peel and slice the carrots into discs.
  9. Heat some olive oil in a heavy based pan.
  10. Fry the onions and garlic til translucent.
  11. Add the lamb and brown.
  12. Add the cinnamon, cardamom powder, coriander powder, cayenne pepper and paprika and coat the lamb pieces.
  13. Add the jar of passata and the red wine and bring to boil.
  14. Add the carrots.
  15. Add the bayleaf and parsley.
  16. Simmer on a very low heat for several hours until the lamb is very tender and falls apart in the stew. Keep checking regularly, stirring, and adding water if necessary. (The end result has to be a thick stew).
  17. To make the white sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan.
  18. Add the flour and stirfry for a minute or two.
  19. Remove from heat and slowly stir in milk.
  20. Add all the cheese and return to heat.
  21. Slowly heat until thickened.
  22. Add the egg, cook for a further few minutes.
  23. Add the nutmeg and some salt and pepper to taste and then remove from heat.
  24. To assemble the dish, pour the ragu into the bottom of a casserole dish.
  25. Add the slices of eggplant as the next layer.
  26. Pour white sauce over the eggplant.
  27. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over white sauce.
  28. Add knobs of butter on breadcrumbs if you like.
  29. Bake for about 40 minutes.
  30. Let stand for 15 minutes then serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 885.36 Kcal (3707 kJ)
Calories from fat 549.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 61.01g 94%
Cholesterol 164.94mg 55%
Sodium 818mg 34%
Potassium 1191.87mg 25%
Total Carbs 50.49g 17%
Sugars 19.58g 78%
Dietary Fiber 11.09g 44%
Protein 29.89g 60%
Vitamin C 12mg 20%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 3.5mg 20%
Calcium 464.6mg 46%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 137.68 Kcal (576 kJ)
Calories from fat 85.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.49g 94%
Cholesterol 25.65mg 55%
Sodium 127.21mg 34%
Potassium 185.35mg 25%
Total Carbs 7.85g 17%
Sugars 3.05g 78%
Dietary Fiber 1.72g 44%
Protein 4.65g 60%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 20%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 19%
Iron 0.5mg 20%
Calcium 72.3mg 46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 22
    Points
  • 23
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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