Moussaka my way

Moussaka is traditionally a Mediterranean dish that is healthy, rich and hearty. It is similar to what you would think of lasagna, but my version is a bit easier to pull off.

Moussaka My Way

1 lb ground beef or lamb
Greek seasoning and salt & pepper
1 lg egg plant, peeled and cubed in 1/2" cubes
1 med Onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced (I use garlic press)
2 Zucchini, quarter lengthwise and slice into 1/4" slices
1 can diced tomatoes
1/4 c. tomato paste
1 1/2 c. frozen chopped spinach - thawed
8 oz container of ricotta cheese
1 c. mozzarella cheese, grated
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese, grated

Salt diced eggplant and leave in colander for 30 min to 1 hour to sweet. 
Brown ground meat with seasoning, onion and garlic, in a dutch oven or oven proof stockpot. 
Rinse eggplant and pat dry, add to meat mixture with zucchini, tomatoes, tomato paste and spinach. 
Allow to simmer covered for 30 minutes.
Mix the three cheeses together and spread over meat and vegetable mix, place under low broiler until the cheese starts to brown. Then dig in! It's also great reheated the second day, so it's a great make ahead meal that you can throw in the oven and warm until it is bubbly and hot.