Savory Pie with Ricotta, Mushrooms, and Ham

The savory pie with ricotta, mushrooms and ham is a classic rustic dish perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner. Here is the recipe to prepare it.

Ingredients

• 1 roll of puff pastry
• 250 g of fresh ricotta
• 150 g of mushrooms (champignons, porcini or mixed)
• 100 g of diced cooked ham
• 1 egg (plus one for brushing)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 clove of garlic
• Chopped parsley to taste
• 50 g of grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. Clean the mushrooms by removing the earthy part of the stem, rinse them briefly under running water and pat them dry with a kitchen towel. Slice or chop them.
3. Sauté the garlic clove in a pan with a drizzle of oil. Add the mushrooms and cook over medium-high heat until they turn golden brown. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Remove the garlic clove and let the mushrooms cool.
4. In a bowl, mix the ricotta with the egg, the Parmesan, the diced ham, salt and pepper.
5. Roll out the puff pastry in a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Prick the bottom of the dough with a fork.
6. Spread the ricotta mixture over the puff pastry and smooth it out with a spatula.
7. Lay the mushrooms on top of the ricotta mixture.
8. Fold the edges of the puff pastry inward. Brush the edges with a beaten egg.
9. Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the surface appears golden brown and the pastry is crispy.
10. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving your savory pie.

Trivia

The savory pie, also known as quiche in France, is very versatile and lends itself to many variations. In Italy, each region has its local variants, often linked to the typical products of the territory. The combination of ricotta, mushrooms, and ham creates a balance of flavors that is very pleasing and easily customizable according to personal tastes and ingredients available.