Italian Potato Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 garlic clove, smashed
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 cup skim evaporated milk
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons hot mustard, your favourite
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried sweet basil leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 4 medium unpeeled new potatoes, thinly sliced, about 4 cups
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 medium tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

1. 1

   Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil in medium nonstick fry pan until onion is soft.

2. 2

   Combine evaporated milk and flour in small bowl, whisk until smooth.

3. 3

   Slowly add to onion, stirring constantly, until boiling and thickened.

4. 4

   Stir in mustard, salt, basil, sugar and oregano.

5. 5

   Arrange 1/2 of the potatoes in a greased 2 quart casserole.

6. 6

   Sprinkle with pepper.

7. 7

   Layer with 1/2 of the tomato slices.

8. 8

   Cover with 1/2 of the onion sauce.

9. 9

   Repeat layers.

10. 10

    Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, cover and bake in 375°F degree oven for 45 minutes.

11. 11

    Remove cover and bake for 20 to 30 minutes more until golden brown and potatoes are soft.