Aubergine Pie

Servings: 4

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Instructions

1 Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) mark 6.
2 Rinse the aubergines, place directly on the centre shelf of the oven and bake
for 30 minutes, turning halfway through this time.
3 Take them out of the oven and reduce the temperature to 350°F (180°C) mark 4.
4 Trim off the ends of the aubergines and peel; cut lengthwise into quarters and
remove the seeds if there are any. Cut the flesh into small pieces and transfer
to a large bowl. Reduce to a smooth pulp with a fork or potato masher; blend in
the ricotta, the grated smoked cheese, the Parmesan, 3 tbsp of the breadcrumbs,
garlic, oregano and the basil leaves torn into small pieces.
5 Beat the eggs briefly with 1 tsp salt, plenty of freshly ground pepper and a
pinch of nutmeg.
6 Mix well with the aubergine and cheese mixture.
7 Lightly oil a 9 1/2 - 10 in (24 cm) quiche dish about 1 1/2 in (4 cm) deep.
Spread the mixture out in it evenly and sprinkle the surface with the remaining
breadcrumbs. Bake for 35-40 minutes.