moussaka

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 teaspoon finely chopped parsley
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 3/4 cup red wine
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 medium eggplants
• 3 - egg whites, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup oil & salt/pepper (for eggplant preparation)
• BECHAMEL SAUCE
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 cups warm milk
• 3 - egg yolks
• 1/4 cup fine bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated