Recipe information
Ingredients for - Italian cottage pie
How to cook deliciously - Italian cottage pie
1. Stage
First make the Beef with red wine & carrots (see 'Goes well with'). You will need half the finished stew for this recipe.
2. Stage
Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Cook the potatoes in boiling, salted water for 10 mins until almost done. Drain well, then mix with the butter and half the Parmesan.
3. Stage
In a large saucepan, fry the pancetta or bacon until golden. Stir in the fresh oregano leaves or dried oregano, then add the beef stew and heat through. Tip into an ovenproof dish and top with the cheesy potatoes, overlapping. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan and bake for 20 mins until golden and crisp on top. Serve with a green salad.
