Unemployed Shepherds Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Place potatoes in large pot, cover with water, bring to a boil, and cook 10 to 15 minutes, or until soft.
2. 2
   Drain, and mash with milk and butter.
3. 3
   Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
4. 4
   Preheat oven to 350F.
5. 5
   Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in Dutch oven over medium heat.
6. 6
   Add onion, and saute 5 minutes, or until beginning to soften.
7. 7
   Stir in tomatoes, eggplants, parsley, basil, garlic flakes, and sea salt; season with pepper.
8. 8
   Simmer 20 minutes, or until vegetables are soft.
9. 9
   Remove from heat, and stir in Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, and eggs.
10. 10
    Spread potato mixture over top, banking up sides a bit.
11. 11
    Heat remaining 2 Tbs.
12. 12
    oil in large skillet over medium heat.
13. 13
    Add green bell pepper and zucchini, and saute 7 to 10 minutes, or until just tender.
14. 14
    Fill center of mashed potatoes with sauteed bell pepper and zucchini, and sprinkle with black pepper, if desired.
15. 15
    Bake 20 minutes, or until heated through.
16. 16
    (Baking will take less time if mashed potatoes are hot at time of assembly.)