Easy Greek Zucchini Moussaka Recipe

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 F and grease a 12x8'' baking dish with olive oil. Slice the 2 Large Zucchini and set aside

Step 2

Heat 2 tablespoons Olive Oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat. Add 1 Sweet Onion (diced) and sauté until translucent and soft, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in 2-4 Garlic Cloves (minced) and cook for an additional minute.

Step 3

Add the 1.5 pounds Lean Ground Beef and continue to cook until it is no longer pink, breaking it with a wooden spoon as it cooks.

Step 4

Stir in the 15 ounce Tomato Sauce and seasonings ( 1½ teaspoon Dried oregano, ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon, 1 Bay Leaf, 1/8 Ground Clove, Kosher salt and pepper, to taste) and bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat and simmer until the sauce is reduced about 15 minutes.

Step 5

Discard the bay leaf and proceed to make the casserole. Layer zucchini slices to the bottom of the prepared baking dish, then top with an even layer of meat sauce.

Step 6

Spread over half of the 1 Cup Ricotta Cheese, then repeat the layers. Finish with a layer of zucchini slices and sprinkle with ¼ Cup Ground Parmesan Cheese

Step 7

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly with golden tops and tender zucchini. Remove from the oven, garnish with Freshly chopped herbs of choice, and enjoy!