TOMATO POTATO GALETTE

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I haven't tried this yet. I was looking for a recipe similar to this wonderful stuff that my greek roomate uded to make in college. We called it tomato spegetti -- but basically it was potatoes, tomato sauce, and basil. but i forgot what else. this recipe seemed kinda close. hope you like it.

Provided by ebechan

Categories     Potato

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 medium red potatoes, washed & grated
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarse black pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 large egg
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 large firm very ripe tomatoes, sliced
3 ounces chevre cheese or 3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
10 whole basil leaves, cut 1/4 inch strips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees and place the rack in the lowest position.
  • Place potatoes in a strainer and press with the back of a spoon to remove all the moisture.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the potatoes, salt, pepper, garlic, thyme, vinegar, egg and two tablespoons of the olive oil.
  • Pat the mixture into a well-oiled 9-inch pie plate.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and brush the crust with the remaining oil.
  • Arrange tomatoes in concentric overlapping circles on the potatoes.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and basil.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and return to the oven.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is light brown and bubbly.
  • Remove and allow to cool for five munutes before cutting into wedges.
  • Makes approximately six servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.9, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 45.9, Sodium 322.1, Carbohydrate 33, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 4.3, Protein 8.5

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