Tuna Moussaka
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Prep Time
25 Minutes
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Cook Time
35 Minutes
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Yield
1
Ingredients
- 4 potatoes, sliced 1cm thick
- 1 eggplant, sliced 1cm thick
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, roughly chopped
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- Pinch dried oregano
- 800g canned whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 x 425g can Safcol Tuna in Springwater, drained
- 50g butter
- 50g flour
- 2 cups hot milk
- ½ tsp ground clove
- 200g kefalograviera cheese (or cheddar or parmesan)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Drizzle half of the oil over the potatoes and eggplant and place on a few trays in one single layer. Season the vegetables with salt and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until very soft and golden brown. You may need to do this in batches.
- For the sauce heat the remaining oil in a large saute pan and add the onion and garlic. Sweat off and cook until softened, then add the cinnamon sticks, oregano and tomatoes.
- Using a wooden spoon crush the tomatoes to break up. Bring to the boil then reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes or until thick and rich. Stir through the tuna and remove the cinnamon sticks.
- For the béchamel, melt the butter in a saucepan over a low heat. Add the flour and stir quickly to make the roux.
- Gradually add the milk. Turn the heat to medium-high and continually whisk until the mixture boils and becomes thick. Remove from the heat and stir through the clove, a pinch of salt and half of the cheese until melted.
- To assemble, grease a baking dish and place a single layer of cooked potatoes.
- Pour over the tuna sauce and spread to completely cover the potatoes
- Add the eggplant and remaining potatoes and spread over the béchamel.
- Sprinkle over the remaining cheese and bake in the oven at 180°C for 30-35 minutes until golden on top.
- Let the moussaka rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
| Servings: | 6 |
| Ready in: | 60 Minutes |
| Course: | Dinner, Comfort Food |
| Recipe Type: | Bakes, Video Recipes |
| Ingredient: | Tuna |
Tuna Moussaka
Moussaka is a well known Greek dish traditionally made with lamb but here’s a variation of the dish swapping lamb with tuna!. It’s a meal the family can enjoy all year round, but it’s perfect served on a cooler evening. This Tuna Moussaka is the ultimate comfort food that is kind on the hip pocket.
Tips
Let the moussaka rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
