ZUCCHINI SAVORY PIE
The ZUCCHINI SAVORY PIE is an easy, tasty, and economical rustic dish that quickly saves a dinner or lunch in a tasty way, perfect to enjoy both hot, just made, or at room temperature.
If you want to prepare a savory pie with pre-made puff pastry that is appetizing and guaranteed to succeed, the zucchini savory pie is for you.
Preparing the zucchini savory pie recipe is very easy. You will need to julienne the zucchini and sauté them in a pan. Then season them with diced bacon or speck, and once cooked, add them to a mixture of eggs, ricotta, and grated cheese.
Pour everything into a pre-made puff pastry shell and bake for about 40 minutes. You’ll take out a ricotta and zucchini savory pie with a creamy and delicious filling and a crunchy crust, perfect to cut into slices and bring to the table for any occasion, even for a buffet or an aperitif at home.
And now, let’s get to work and prepare this zucchini pie together. Let me know if you’ll try it and leave me a comment if you liked it.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 8
- Cooking methods: Oven, Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Easter Monday, Spring
WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE ZUCCHINI SAVORY PIE
- 1 roll puff pastry (round)
- 2 zucchini (medium)
- 3.5 oz grated Parmesan
- 2 eggs (whole)
- 5.3 oz ricotta
- 4.4 oz bacon (sweet or smoked)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 pinch black pepper (ground)
Tools
- Bowl
- Pan
- Baking Dish
- Grater
ZUCCHINI SAVORY PIE RECIPE Step by Step
Put the eggs, grated cheese, ricotta, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix with a fork.
Wash the zucchini, trim them, and grate them into julienne strips. Cook them in a skillet over high heat, adjusting the salt and pepper. Stir and add the diced bacon. Cook until the zucchini becomes soft and the bacon is golden. Turn off the heat and let it cool.
Combine the cooled zucchini and bacon with the egg mixture and mix with a spoon to combine. Unroll the puff pastry, place it in a baking dish (9.5 inches in diameter) covered with parchment paper. Fit it and prick the bottom with a fork. Pour the mixture inside and fold the pastry inward to create the edge.
Bake at 340°F in a preheated ventilated oven for about 40 minutes. Cooking times are indicative and depend on the type of oven and the size of the pan, it may take an additional 5 minutes. Bake until golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving, cut into slices. You can also enjoy it at room temperature.
NOTES AND TIPS
ZUCCHINI: I chose to grate the zucchini, which cook faster and more evenly, but you can also dice or slice them.
BACON: Instead of bacon, you can add shredded prosciutto crudo, diced cooked ham, or speck sticks to the filling: whatever your choice, the result will be delicious!
ZUCCHINI SAVORY PIE VARIATIONS
The zucchini savory pie recipe can be personalized in many ways.
STRINGY: To add a stringy touch, add cubes of your favorite cheese to the filling or add some cow ricotta, or diced mozzarella.
VEGETARIAN: This recipe includes a deli meat in the filling, but if you prefer a completely vegetarian version, omit this ingredient and maybe add some stringy cheese.
