Courgette and Tomato Pie Print E-mail
Written by Woman's World, 2005   
A spring onion mash topping is the crowning glory on this tasty vegetarian dish that would be welcome fare at a New Year's Eve supper.

3 tbsp olive oil
2 onions, finely sliced
700g (11⁄2 lb) courgettes, sliced in rounds
2 cloves of garlic, crushed
6 tomatoes, skinned and chopped
1 tbsp tomato purée
Salt and pepper
700g (11⁄2 lb) potatoes, boiled and mashed
4 spring onions, finely chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp milk

Heat the oil in a large pan, add the onions and courgettes and fry gently for 10 minutes, occasionally stirring gently. Add the garlic, tomatoes, tomato purée and some salt and pepper, to taste. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes then turn into a large ovenproof dish.

Pre-heat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6.

Beat the mashed potatoes with the spring onions, oil, milk and some salt and pepper. Spoon the topping over the courgette mixture and spread evenly. Cook in the oven for 30-40 minutes until the potato topping is golden.

Serves 4