Subscribe
Advertisem*nt
for
6
people
Tam West
My version of the classic Ligurian vegetable pie I ate at the Viccolo Intherno restaurant in La Spezia.
Ingredients
| 450 g | Potatoes, peeled and cut into 3cm dice (Main) |
| 4 Tbsp | Extra virgin olive oil |
| 2 | Large onions, finely chopped |
| 3 | Garlic cloves, finely chopped |
| 1 tsp | Dried oregano, wild |
| ½ tsp | Ground nutmeg |
| 2 | Zucchini, sliced 1cm thick (Main) |
| 1 large handful | Baby spinach |
| 1 cup | Grated tasty cheese (Main) |
| ¼ cup | Parmesan cheese, finely grated |
| 4 | Eggs, beaten (Main) |
| 500 g | Short pastry, savoury, made with butter; I use the Paneton brand (Main) |
Advertisem*nt
Directions
- Heat the oven to 200C. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until very tender. Drain, let dry and cool. Crush with a fork in a large bowl. Reserve.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan over moderate heat. Add the onions, garlic, oregano, nutmeg and zucchini. Fry gently without browning for 20 minutes or until the onions are very soft. Add the spinach, mix well and let it wilt. Cool then add to the potatoes.
- Add the cheeses and 3 of the eggs and mix well. Taste and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. This is the filling.
- Roll the pastry out on a floured surface and cut 2 x 30cm diameter discs. Place one on the paper-lined tray. Spread the filling evenly on the pastry but leave a 2cm wide border around the edge. Brush the border with warm water. Place the other disc of pastry on top and crimp the edges together with a fork.
- Beat the remaining egg and brush over the pastry. Cut 4 x 4cm long slits in the top pastry to let the steam escape. Place in the oven for 40-45 minutes or until set in the middle, well cooked and browned.
- Remove from the oven, cool a little then serve in wedges.
More Mediterranean recipes from Ray
- Granita al caffe with bizcocho
- Cazuela de fideos
Collections you may like
Sides and salads recipes for Christmas in summer
Southern Hemisphere Christmas calls for fresh, festive sides.
Summer berry recipes for the sweet tooth
Make the most of the summer fruits. Explore ways to bring berries into the kitchen.
Cherry time: Recipes for cherry lovers
Celebrate your love for the bright red stone fruit with these cherry-filled recipes.
Can't get apples? 25 canned and frozen fruit recipes
Dodge the fresh fruit shortage, using frozen goods in these recipes to get your sweet fix.
How to use up your leftover ham this Christmas
Get creative with your leftover ham by trying these recipes designed for any time of day.
Breakfast recipes for Christmas morning
Start Christmas morning off the right way by choosing from our breakfast collection.
Best party bite recipes for Christmas 2023
Wow your guests with this collection of party recipes.
Christmas sauces and trimmings recipes
Whip up some accompaniments in the kitchen to elevate your Christmas cuisine offering.
A seafood Christmas: Recipes for kaimoana lovers
Depart from the Christmas staples and bring seafood to the table this holiday season.
Vegetarian Christmas recipes for everybody to enjoy
Providing a plethora of vegetarian Christmas recipes that everyone is able to indulge in.
Sides and salads recipes for Christmas in summer
Southern Hemisphere Christmas calls for fresh, festive sides.
Summer berry recipes for the sweet tooth
Make the most of the summer fruits. Explore ways to bring berries into the kitchen.
Cherry time: Recipes for cherry lovers
Celebrate your love for the bright red stone fruit with these cherry-filled recipes.
Can't get apples? 25 canned and frozen fruit recipes
Dodge the fresh fruit shortage, using frozen goods in these recipes to get your sweet fix.
How to use up your leftover ham this Christmas
Get creative with your leftover ham by trying these recipes designed for any time of day.
Breakfast recipes for Christmas morning
Start Christmas morning off the right way by choosing from our breakfast collection.
Best party bite recipes for Christmas 2023
Wow your guests with this collection of party recipes.
Christmas sauces and trimmings recipes
Whip up some accompaniments in the kitchen to elevate your Christmas cuisine offering.
A seafood Christmas: Recipes for kaimoana lovers
Depart from the Christmas staples and bring seafood to the table this holiday season.
Vegetarian Christmas recipes for everybody to enjoy
Providing a plethora of vegetarian Christmas recipes that everyone is able to indulge in.
Sides and salads recipes for Christmas in summer
Southern Hemisphere Christmas calls for fresh, festive sides.
Summer berry recipes for the sweet tooth
Make the most of the summer fruits. Explore ways to bring berries into the kitchen.
Cherry time: Recipes for cherry lovers
Celebrate your love for the bright red stone fruit with these cherry-filled recipes.
