The rustic tart of potatoes, courgettes and ham is a dish that takes me back in time, to Sundays spent in the countryside with my grandmother. She, with her skillful hands, prepared savoury pies of all kinds, using the fresh ingredients from her garden. This version, with potatoes, courgettes and ham, was one of my favourites, a true comfort food that warmed the heart. The potatoes, in this preparation, give creaminess and consistency. Choose yellow-fleshed potatoes, more suitable for cooking and less floury. The courgettes, with their delicate flavour, add a touch of freshness and lightness. The garlic, browned in extra virgin olive oil, releases an intense aroma that enhances the flavour of the vegetables. The mozzarella, stringy and flavourful, binds all the ingredients, while the grated Parmesan Reggiano gives a touch of flavour and crispness. The cooked ham, finally, adds an extra touch of taste, making the savoury pie even more delicious. For preparation with the Thermomix®, it is essential to carefully follow the cooking times of the potatoes and courgettes. The potatoes must be cooked just right, not too soft, otherwise they will crumble during the assembly of the pie. The courgettes, on the other hand, must be cooked until tender, but not watery. A tip: if the courgettes release too much water during cooking, drain them before adding them to the other ingredients. For an optimal result, use a good quality shortcrust pastry, possibly homemade. If you use ready-made shortcrust pastry, make sure it is very cold before unrolling it. For a vegetarian version, you can replace the cooked ham with sautéed champignon mushrooms or grilled aubergines. For a vegan version, you can use vegan puff pastry and replace the mozzarella and parmesan with grated vegan cheese. You can also enrich the filling with other vegetables, such as peppers, carrots or spinach. As for the spices, you can add a pinch of nutmeg, oregano or thyme to flavour the filling. The rustic tart of potatoes, courgettes and ham is perfect to serve warm, accompanied by a mixed salad or a side of grilled vegetables. You can also serve it as an appetiser, cut into cubes. A drizzle of raw extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkling of mixed seeds will complete the dish. The savoury pie can be kept in the fridge for a couple of days. You can also freeze it, whole or in portions, and defrost it when needed. To prepare it in advance, you can cook the potatoes and courgettes the day before and keep them in the fridge. In this way, the next day you will only have to assemble the pie and bake it in the oven.

Rustic Tart of Potatoes, Courgettes and Ham

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Ingredients (14 ingredients)

Preparation (8 steps)

Preparation of potatoes

Draining the potatoes

Preparation of the courgettes

Browning the garlic

Cooking the courgettes

Assembling the pie

Adding the ingredients

Decoration and baking

Finished cooking? Great! 🎉

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