Broccoli and Gorgonzola Savory Pie

The savory pie with broccoli and gorgonzola is a dish full of flavors and quite simple to prepare. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

• 1 roll of shortcrust pastry or puff pastry (about 230g)
• 500g of broccoli
• 150g of gorgonzola cheese
• 3 eggs
• 200ml of cooking cream
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Nutmeg to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil to taste
• 1 clove of garlic

Preparation

1. Start by cleaning the broccoli: separate the florets from the stem and wash them under running water. Chop the stems into small pieces.
2. In a large frying pan, heat some olive oil with a peeled garlic clove to flavor it. Add the broccoli and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until tender. Add salt and pepper to taste.
3. While the broccoli is cooking, roll out the shortcrust or puff pastry in a baking tray (with baking paper underneath) and prick the bottom with a fork.
4. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
5. In a bowl, beat the eggs with the cooking cream, adding a grating of nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
6. Once the broccoli is cooked, spread it evenly over the pastry base in the tray.
7. Cut the gorgonzola into cubes and distribute it over the broccoli.
8. Pour the egg and cream mixture over the broccoli and gorgonzola filling.
9. Bake for about 30-40 minutes, or until the surface of the savory pie is golden, and the pastry is cooked.
10. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Curiosity

The savory pie with broccoli and gorgonzola is a versatile dish that can be served both as an appetizer and as a main course. The gorgonzola, with its strong flavor, pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the broccoli. Additionally, this recipe is a great way to include broccoli in the diet of those who usually avoid it. Nutmeg adds an aromatic touch that further balances the flavors.