The savory artichoke pie is a delicious and versatile dish, perfect for any occasion. Suitable as an appetizer, main course, or finger food for aperitifs, this recipe combines the goodness of fresh artichokes with a crispy puff pastry or shortcrust pastry, offering a balance of flavors that captivates from the first bite.
Preparing a homemade artichoke quiche is easier than you might think. With a few quality ingredients like eggs, grated cheese, ricotta, and of course the main stars, the artichokes, you get a fragrant and irresistible savory pie.
Thanks to its delicate and refined taste, it’s perfect for any season and can be served hot or cold, making it a practical solution for quick lunches and dinners.
The artichokes, rich in health benefits and unique flavor, are protagonists of Mediterranean cuisine. Whether fresh or frozen, they ensure a tasty and creamy filling, enriched with galbanino, provola, or other melting cheeses that enhance its texture.
For a lighter version, you can opt for a vegetarian savory pie without ricotta or cream, with a mix of ricotta and aromatic herbs.
This easy and quick recipe for artichoke savory pie is perfect for those looking for a delicious idea for buffets, a family lunch, or a tasty option to bring to work.
Here’s my recipe for a delicious yet simple and quick savory pie to prepare! 😊
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Cooking methods: Stove, Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, All seasons
Ingredients
- 4 artichokes
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
- 1 cup ricotta
- quarter cup of milk
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsps parmesan
- salt to taste
- half a lemon
Tools
- stainless steel pan
- removable pan
- oven
Steps
Here is the procedure:
Clean the artichokes by removing the outer leaves, which are the toughest, and the tips. Cut them in half and also remove the central beard. Cut them into wedges and keep them for 15 minutes in water and lemon.
Place the artichokes in a pan and add enough water to slightly cover them.
Cook for about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare the filling: in a bowl, add the ricotta, egg, salt, and parmesan. Mix well and add the galbanino cut into strips or another melting cheese.
Add the milk and mix.
Unroll the pastry over a pie dish and prick the bottom with a fork.
Add the ricotta filling and the cooked artichokes.
Brush the edge with milk and bake in the oven at 350°F for 30 minutes.
Enjoy your meal! 😊
