Aubergine Moussaka

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Ingredients

  • 4 aubergines
  • Salt
  • 1 yellow pepper sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 ltr homemade tomato passata
  • 1 tin anchovies

For the Topping

  • 75 g unsalted butter
  • 75 g flour
  • 600 ml warm milk
  • 4 eggs
  • Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven 200°C/Gas 6.
  • Slice the aubergines lengthways, sprinkle with salt and place on baking tray for 20 minutes.
  • Wipe away the excess salt with kitchen paper and pat dry.
  • Return to the baking tray drizzle with olive oil and bake for about 25 minutes until soft.
  • Meanwhile slice the pepper and sauté until soft.
  • Place the aubergine slices in an ANTA baking dish, layering with the tomato passata and yellow peppers and slices of anchovy and anchovy oil.
  • Finish with a layer of aubergine.
  • Melt the butter add flour cooking for a few minutes, gradually add the milk and bring to the boil.
  • Whisk the eggs and gradually add to the white sauce.
  • Pour over the aubergine and sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
  • Bake for about 45 minutes until golden brown.
  • Allow to stand for about 5 minutes before serving
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