A Tuna and Mushroom Pie is when Autumn arrives. Mushrooms are in abundance. As you have a choice of varieties, you can choose field mushrooms as in this Tuna and Mushroom Pie recipe. But you can also switch for golden Chanterelles or Ceps and get this earthy taste of mushrooms.
First, here is the list of the different ingredients you will need to make the Tuna and Mushroom Pie that serves 6
Top with the stuffing. Roll out the other half of the pastry and place it on the stuffing as a cover. Press the edges to strongly adhere them. Prick also with a fork . Decorate with small croissant shaped pastry to top your pie and then brush with some egg yolk and bake for about 45 minutes in a preheated oven at 400°F (200 °C).
You can serve it the same day hot or the next day, cold with a big green salad.
- 1 Package of ready made shortcrust pastry (1 lb)
- 2 onions
- 7 oz ( 1 cup) button mushrooms, washed and dried
- 1 can peeled tomatoes
- 5oz (100g) pitted black olives
- 1 large tin of white tuna, about 7oz (200g)
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 4 tbsp crème fraîche
- 2 eggs + 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt and freshly ground pepper