Hearts of Palm With Herb Pastry & Spicy Tomato Sauce

"This can be served hot or cold. You can use a prepared pie crust or make your own using the recipe below."
 
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Ready In:
2hrs
Ingredients:
30
Yields:
1 pie
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • For Pastry: Sift flour w/ salt & cayenne pepper; Rub in butter & shortening until mixture resembles breadcrumbs; Stir in herbs & mix well.
  • Add cold water and mix to a firm dough,first with knife, then with hand; Add more water, if necessary.
  • Wrap and chill for 30 minutes before using; Heat oven to 400° F; Roll out pastry, line 11 inch flan ring or pie dish & chill. Bake pastry (prick & weigh down with wax paper & beans) 15 mins, then bake another 5 minutes Cool slightly, lower oven temp to 350.
  • For filling: Melt butter, add hearts of palm, parsley & oregano & cook over medium heat 5 minutes; Set aside to cool slightly.
  • Mix eggs, yolks and 1/2 & 1/2; Season with salt & pepper. Spoon hearts of palm mixture onto pastry, sprinkle with cheese & pour liquid over top. Bake until set, 25 mins; Cool for 10 mins before transferring to serving dish.
  • For sauce: Mix all ingredients in large sauce pan & gently bring to a boil; Season with salt & pepper, reduce heat & cook uncovered 30 minutes. Serve sauce warm (on the side).
  • Serve hot or cold.

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Reviews

  1. The pie was great, but a little on the long side to prepare. The sauce makes the dish...don't omit it or try to substitute with store brand sauce!
     
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