The baked red cabbage pie is a seasonal recipe perfect if you want to bring something simple, genuine, and a bit different to the table. I am sure you’ll love it because it’s vegetarian, economical, and very tasty, besides having that beautiful purple color that makes the dish scenic, with everyday ingredients.
The red cabbage is first stewed in a pan and then enriched with ricotta, egg, and cubed bread, to create a pie that is soft inside and gratinated on the surface. It is a versatile recipe, great to serve as a side dish, a light main course, or an appetizer, ideal for highlighting seasonal vegetables and using up leftover bread without complications.
Try it yourself, and you’ll see that it will become one of your favorite dinner-saving recipes!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Oven, Stovetop
- Seasonality: Winter
Ingredients
- 10 1/2 oz red cabbage
- 3 1/2 oz whole grain sandwich bread (or stale bread)
- 3 1/2 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp grated Grana Padano cheese
- 1 clove garlic
- breadcrumbs
- extra virgin olive oil
- butter (for the baking dish)
- salt
Tools
- Baking dish
- Pan
- Bowl
Preparation
After cleaning and washing it, cut the red cabbage into thin strips.
Place it in a pan, with a clove of garlic, a drizzle of oil, and a pinch of salt. Cook over a moderate flame until tender (1). If it seems to dry out, add a little water to the bottom.
Cut the bread into small cubes and place it in a bowl. Add an egg, the ricotta, the Grana Padano cheese, and a pinch of salt (2). If desired, you can flavor with herbs such as thyme or parsley.
Mix, add the room temperature cabbage, and mix again to distribute the ingredients well.
Butter a baking dish and sprinkle it with breadcrumbs.
Pour the mixture into it and smooth it out with a spoon. Drizzle with a little oil, then sprinkle with more breadcrumbs and a little Grana Padano if desired (3).
Place the dish in a ventilated oven at 375°F and gratinate for 25-30 minutes, or until a nice crust forms on the surface.
The red cabbage pie is ready, let it cool for a few minutes, then cut it into squares and serve… enjoy your meal!
Tips and Notes
You can use white cabbage instead of red. You can replace garlic with half a shallot or onion.
You can use white or whole grain sandwich bread, sliced bread, or stale country bread. If your bread is too dry and hard, moisten it with a little milk or vegetable broth.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
How can I enrich the pie?
You can add cooked ham, speck, or diced bacon. Alternatively, you can enrich it with diced provolone cheese.
How do I store the red cabbage pie?
If you have leftovers, you can store it in the refrigerator for 1-2 days in a tightly closed container.
