Savory Pie

The savory pie is a very versatile dish and can be stuffed in many different ways. Here is a basic recipe for a savory pie that you can then personalize to your taste.

Ingredients

• 1 roll of puff pastry or ready-made shortcrust pastry (or homemade if you have time and desire)
• 200 g of soft cheese (such as ricotta or goat cheese)
• 150 g of grated cheese (such as Emmenthal, Fontina or Parmesan)
• 3 eggs
• A handful of aromatic herbs (such as parsley, basil or chives), chopped
• 150 g of cooked ham, bacon or other cured meats of your choice, cubed
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil or butter for greasing the pan

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. Roll out the puff pastry or shortcrust pastry into a previously greased pan with olive oil or butter, making sure the edges rise slightly on the sides.
3. In a bowl, mix the cheeses with the eggs until you have a homogeneous mixture. Add the chopped aromatic herbs, salt and pepper to taste.
4. Distribute the cubes of chosen cured meats on the bottom of the puff pastry.
5. Pour the egg and cheese mixture on top.
6. Bake the pie for about 30-40 minutes, or until the surface is golden and the filling is well cooked.
7. Let cool slightly before serving.

You can also add vegetables such as spinach, courgettes or peppers to the filling, previously sautéed in a pan and well drained, or try with pieces of salmon or other fish of your choice for a more refined variant.

Curiosity

The savory pie is also known as a quiche in France, where the most famous is the “Quiche Lorraine,” which includes bacon and fresh cream in the filling. In Italy, it is very common to find it at buffets or as a quick meal, often accompanied by a fresh salad.