Tasty and scenic, the savory pie with artichokes, scamorza, and cooked ham is a rustic dish that perfectly combines genuine flavors and a scenic appearance.
This delicacy is a very versatile dish, which can be served as either an appetizer or a main course, in both informal occasions, such as a picnic, and special ones like a lunch or dinner.
It has a truly intriguing filling with stewed artichokes and cooked ham, made creamy and stringy by the scamorza. A mix of special flavors that wins you over at first bite.
Moreover, it is very easy to prepare: just a few steps to assemble the ingredients and achieve an extraordinary result, even for less experienced cooks. You just need to clean the artichokes and stew them in a skillet with garlic, oil, white wine, and parsley, and use them as the filling for the pie along with slices of cooked ham and diced scamorza.
Not to forget another distinctive feature of this rustic pie, its scenic appearance. The rectangular shape and the puff pastry strips decorating the surface give this savory pie an inviting and irresistible look. It is a dish that not only delights the palate but also the eyes, becoming a table’s centerpiece.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Energy 732.09 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 56.29 (g) of which sugars 2.97 (g)
- Proteins 22.69 (g)
- Fat 46.99 (g) of which saturated 5.72 (g)of which unsaturated 22.24 (g)
- Fibers 12.68 (g)
- Sodium 974.07 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 169 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Savory Pie with Artichokes, Scamorza, and Cooked Ham
- 1 roll puff pastry
- 4 artichokes
- 1.76 oz cooked ham
- 5.29 oz scamorza cheese
- 1 bunch parsley
- 8 leaves basil
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 glass white wine
- 3 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 3 pinches salt
- 1 lemon juice
Preparation of Savory Pie with Artichokes, Scamorza, and Cooked Ham
Clean the artichokes, removing the stem and the tougher outer leaves. Then cut off the tips and remove the choke.
Then, place them upside down in a bowl with water acidulated with the juice of a lemon. Leave them immersed for about 30 minutes. Drain the artichokes and pat them dry with paper towels.
Now cut them into wedges. In a pan, brown a clove of garlic with three tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Add the artichokes and cook over high heat for a few minutes. Add salt and deglaze with white wine.
Lower the heat and add the chopped parsley and basil. Mix well and pour in a little water. Continue cooking for another 10 minutes. Then turn off the heat and let cool.
Roll out the rectangle of puff pastry on a baking sheet, covered with parchment paper. Cut a strip 0.4 inches wide from both long sides of the base (these will be for decoration).
Prick the bottom with a fork and distribute the cooked ham and part of the scamorza, sliced. Also add the artichokes and a little chopped parsley. Finish with the remaining scamorza, cut into cubes.
Fold the edges of the pastry and refine them with the fork prongs. Then, decorate with the reserved pastry strips. Brush the edges and strips with a little oil.
Bake the artichoke savory pie in a preheated oven at 392°F, for 25-30 minutes.
Storage of Savory Pie with Artichokes, Scamorza, and Cooked Ham
The savory pie with artichokes, scamorza, and cooked ham can be perfectly stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, wrapped in plastic wrap or stored in an airtight container.
Tips
You can replace the white scamorza with smoked scamorza if you prefer a more intense flavor.
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FAQ
Can I serve the savory pie with artichokes both hot and cold?
Yes. This rustic pie can be enjoyed both hot and cold (at room temperature or slightly warmed).
Can I replace the puff pastry base with shortcrust pastry?
Sure. You can also use shortcrust pastry as the base for this rustic pie. If you want to make it at home, you can follow this very easy recipe: How to Make Shortcrust Pastry: The Recipe for a Perfect Base for Savory Pies and Rustics.
Can I use other cold cuts instead of cooked ham?
You can replace the cooked ham with slices of salami or mortadella or with some prosciutto.
