Savory Eggplant Pie

Directions

1. 1
   To make pastry:.
2. 2
   Mix sifted flour, salt on a flat surface. Make a well in the center of the flour. Put butter and water in the well and mix with fingers until center ingredients make a paste. Work butter paste into the flour and knead the dough lightly.
3. 3
   Form into a ball and wrap with plastic wrap. Chill in refrigerator for 20 minutes.
4. 4
   After chilling, roll dough out to 1/8 inch thick or press dough right into a deep dish pie plate with fingers.
5. 5
   To make the pie:.
6. 6
   Saute the eggplant slices in the vegetable oil until softened and drain on paper towel.
7. 7
   To peel tomatos, drop them into boiling water for boililng water for 15 seconds and remove them immediately, dunk into cold water and the skins should slip right off. Slice when cool enough to handle.
8. 8
   Sprinkle the bottom of the pie shell with 2 Tbs of parmesan cheese.
9. 9
   Layer the pie in this order: 1/2 of eggplant slices , 1/2 of tomato slices, 1/2 of onion slices, 1/2 of green pepper rings, 1/4 tsp crushed garlic, 1 Tbs olive oil, salt, pepper, 1 Tbs chopped basil, and1 Tbs parmesan cheese .
10. 10
    Repeat the ingredient layers for a second layer.
11. 11
    Bake in a 350 degree oven for 40 to 45 minutes. or until vegetables are tender and the crust's edge is golden brown.
12. 12
    Serve the pie in wedges with parmesan cheese for topping.