Savory Pie with Tuna and Parmesan

The savory pie with tuna and Parmesan is a tasty choice and fairly simple to prepare. Here is the list of ingredients and the procedure.

Ingredients

• 1 roll of ready-made puff pastry or brisée
• 200 g of drained oil-packed tuna
• 100 g of grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 eggs
• 200 ml of fresh cream or milk
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped parsley (optional)
• 1 small onion (optional)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. If you decide to use the onion, finely chop it and sauté it in a little oil until it becomes translucent.
3. In a bowl, mix the eggs with the fresh cream or milk. Add the previously drained and flaked tuna, grated Parmesan, chopped parsley, salt, pepper, and the sautéed onion if you have prepared it.
4. Roll out the puff pastry in a previously greased or parchment paper-lined tart dish and prick the bottom with a fork.
5. Pour the tuna and egg mixture into the puff pastry.
6. Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until the surface looks golden and the pastry is crispy.
7. Remove from the oven and let it cool down before serving.

I recommend letting the savory pie cool before cutting it, as this allows the flavors to blend better and makes the pie even tastier. Moreover, you can enrich your savory pie with other ingredients like olives, capers, or vegetables of your choosing for a personal touch.

Curiosity

The savory pie, also known as a quiche in France, is versatile and can be adapted with numerous fillings. In Italy, the combination of tuna and cheese is classic and loved for its rich taste and simple preparation. This dish can be served as both an appetizer and a main course, perhaps accompanied by a fresh green salad.