Rustic Pie with Bacon and Rapini. If you love savory pies made with puff pastry, this recipe will become one of your favorites!
Easy and quick to prepare, particularly economical and with an irresistible taste, this rustic dish is perfect for appetizers, buffets or as a main course for a quick meal.
Perfect for a picnic but also for a lunch at the office, it’s a great alternative to the Savory Pie with Sausage and Rapini or the Puff Pastry Ring with Broccoli and Potatoes.
The braid is simple to make but gives it an elegant appearance. Try it now and let me know if you liked it.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 15 Minutes
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Oven, Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 7 oz rapini (frozen)
- 6 slices bacon
- 3 oz provola cheese (grated)
- 1 egg yolk
- to taste black sesame seeds
Tools
- Baking Tray
- Frying Pan
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Brush
Steps
First, cook the rapini in a pan with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil until they are wilted and dry.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Unroll the puff pastry and place it with its paper on a baking sheet. Use a knife or a pastry cutter to make diagonal cuts on the sides, leaving a central part whole for the filling.
Arrange the slices of bacon in the center of the puff pastry so that they cover the entire length of the uncut area.
Add the rapini and grated provola cheese.
Fold the top and bottom ends of the pastry toward the center, then braid the lateral strips by overlapping them alternately, forming a braid.
Brush the surface with the beaten egg yolk and sprinkle the black sesame seeds.
Bake and cook at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes.
Our rustic pie with bacon and rapini is ready. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
Enjoy your meal.
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Storage and Tips …
Store covered with aluminum foil or a cake stand.
Consume immediately or at most the next day.
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FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I use fresh rapini instead of frozen ones?
Of course. You can use fresh rapini.
Can I replace the bacon with another type of meat?
Certainly, you can replace bacon with other cured meats like pancetta, speck, or prosciutto. Keep in mind that the final taste will vary depending on the chosen cured meat.
Is the puff pastry braiding necessary?
The puff pastry braiding is optional but recommended for a more elegant look. If you prefer, you can simply cover the filling with the pastry and seal the edges.
