Tomato Potato Galette

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.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 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 gorgonzola or 3  ounces  chevre cheese or 3  ounces feta cheese, crumbled
• 10  whole basil leaves, cut 1/4 inch strips

Directions

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