Savory Pie with Ricotta and Spring Onion

Today we prepare the recipe for the savory pie with puff pastry, ricotta, eggs, and spring onion, which means diving into a world of delicate and enveloping flavors, where the lightness of puff pastry blends harmoniously with the creaminess of ricotta, the elegance of eggs, and the freshness of spring onion. This preparation is an authentic delight for the palate, a culinary creation that enchants with its simplicity and at the same time with the complexity of aromas it manages to offer.

The puff pastry, crunchy and golden, constitutes the perfect base for this savory pie, giving a pleasant contrast to the softness of the other ingredients. Ricotta, with its velvety consistency, adds a note of creaminess and a delicate flavor that amalgamates with the whole. Eggs, a fundamental element of this preparation, help to confer a soft consistency and make the filling slightly puffy and golden during cooking.

The spring onion, with its fresh aroma and slightly spicy taste, plays a key role, providing a touch of liveliness and helping to balance the sweetness of ricotta. The combination of these ingredients creates a unique gustatory balance, perfect for satisfying the most refined palates and lovers of simple and elegant cuisine. Below are some more delicious recipes.

savory pie with ricotta and spring onion
  • Difficulty: Very Easy
  • Cost: Economical
  • Preparation time: 15 Minutes
  • Portions: 4 people
  • Cooking methods: Stove, Oven
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: All Seasons

Ingredients for the savory pie with ricotta and spring onion

  • 1 puff pastry (round)
  • 14 oz fresh spring onions
  • 7 eggs (medium)
  • 1 1/4 cups cow's milk ricotta
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • to taste extra virgin olive oil

Tools for the savory pie with ricotta and spring onion

  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Pan
  • 1 Bowl
  • 1 Baking Dish

Steps

  • To prepare the savory pie with ricotta and spring onion, start by cutting the spring onion into rings.

  • Transfer it to a pan with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil then,

    savory pie with ricotta and spring onion
  • let it brown for 10 minutes and transfer to a large bowl.

  • Add the ricotta,

    savory pie with ricotta and spring onion
  • the eggs and

    savory pie with ricotta and spring onion
  • mix everything.

  • Adjust salt and pepper and mix again.

    savory pie with ricotta and spring onion
  • Now unroll the puff pastry on a ceramic baking dish at least 2 inches high and lined with parchment paper. Prick the bottom of the puff pastry with the tines of a fork and pour the mixture.

    savory pie with ricotta and spring onion
  • Bake in a preheated fan-assisted oven at 392°F for 20 minutes on the middle rack and another 10 minutes on the lower rack. Unmold the savory pie once it has cooled and serve.

    savory pie with ricotta and spring onion
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