I don't mind that this dish isn't authentic since I've never had "real" moussaka to begin with. I will say that it is simple to make (though it takes time). My kids LOVED the eggplant right out of the oven, which is unheard of because they typically don't like vegetables. It was a very yummy dish and my husband ate about 6 servings of it. So, overall, we give it two enthusiastic thumbs up.

Well Martha, you can hardly call this dish "Mousaka" can you?? First .. what business does ricotta cheese have in a Greek dish especially this one … and you use it in lieu of the "White Creme Sauce" (Crema) which is a basic must in this classic Greek dish. And, Martha, where are the potato slices which are also part and parcel of the Classic Mousaka ??? Good god, you've stripped everything Greek from it…but still managed to get an Italian ingredient in where it does not belong!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My husband loves this dish, and so do I. I used turkey sausage and drained some of the fat. I also added fresh Greek oregano and basil to the tomato mixture. I'll make this again while I still have eggplants growing in the garden. Delish!

Also, double the amount of the topping...

Ok, first of all you can accomplish this dish in a 13x9 which is a 3 at dish. Second you can reduce at by using non-fat ricotta and feta. I also used potatoes instead of meat and subbed allspice instead of cinnamon and just used a pich of cinnamon. It was amazing and plenty with a 2 pound eggplant. Enjoy!

I too plan to cut WAY back on the fat AND meat by eliminating it altogether and adding in potatoes. Also you absolutely HAVE to add nutmeg to the sauce. It's tradition and makes the dish soooo moussaka. I have several eggplant freshly picked from my garden that I plan to use. Can't wait!

Totally agreed with bburd. Just use your head here and cut down on the fat content of the beef, ricotta, feta, and substitute the squash/zucchini as mentioned before and you'll cut bunches of fat. Do you really need to be told? If you want to learn to cook, you do need to think!

Delicious!! I slimmed it down by using reduced fat cheeses, very lean meat... and most of all cutting down the serving size! It served 6, with no side dish. It would definitely serve 8 if served with a side salad or other veggie. I will definitely be making this again. You can see my review of the recipe, (with photos!) @ http://www.people-food.net/2012/02/moussaka.html

this is delicious I slimmed it down using turkey sausage and drained the fat. I also subbed skim ricotta cheese and reduced fat fetta cheese. I like the suggestion of cutting the servings in half and adding a cold salad on the side. This was amazing and I will make again!

I like the idea of using ricotta and feta instead of the white sauce. My suggestion for lightening it up is to use the dish to serve 8 instead of 4! That cuts everything in half. Add a green salad and some steamed or sauteed veggies and you have a filling meal. Moussaka is VERY filling anyway. End the meal with fresh fruit.