Savory Mushroom and Potato Pie

The savory mushroom and potato pie is a rich and tasty dish, perfect for a casual dinner or a buffet. Here is the recipe with an Italian twist:

Ingredients

• 1 roll of puff pastry or ready-made shortcrust pastry
• 400 g of mushrooms (porcini or champignon)
• 2 medium potatoes
• 1 small onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 150 g of ricotta cheese
• 100 g of grated cheese (Parmesan or Pecorino)
• 2 eggs
• Chopped parsley, to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• Butter (for greasing the pan)

Preparation

1. Prepare the ingredients: wash and slice the mushrooms, peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes, chop the onion and garlic, and also chop the parsley.
2. In a pan, sauté the onion and garlic in the extra virgin olive oil. Add the mushrooms and potatoes, then sauté everything until it is well browned. Season with salt and pepper to taste. At the end of cooking, add the parsley.
3. In a bowl, mix the ricotta with the eggs and grated cheese until smooth.
4. Gently incorporate the mushrooms and potatoes into the ricotta and egg mixture.
5. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
6. Roll out the puff pastry or shortcrust pastry into a previously buttered or parchment paper-lined pan. Prick the bottom of the pastry with a fork.
7. Pour the filling onto the pastry base and spread it evenly.
8. Bake the savory pie for about 30-40 minutes or until the surface is golden brown and the pastry is well cooked.
9. Let it cool slightly before serving.

Fun Fact

In Italy, mushrooms are highly appreciated in cooking, and there are many dishes featuring them as the protagonist, especially in northern regions where the collection is plentiful. The savory mushroom and potato pie combines the earth with the forest for a rustic and enveloping taste.