The Savory Pie with Potatoes Mozzarella and Rosemary is a rustic, easy, and appetizing recipe, to be served both as a main dish or as an appetizer.
The base is made of puff pastry, which you can conveniently buy ready-made (if you have more time, you can prepare it yourself by following this easy recipe for puff pastry).
The filling consists of thinly sliced potatoes, melty mozzarella, rosemary, and parsley. With these simple ingredients, you’ll prepare a savory pie that’s top-notch, tasty, and fragrant!
Savory pies are an excellent wildcard in the kitchen, quick to prepare in various ways, and perfect for a family dinner or special occasions, from informal to important ones. You can fill them with ingredients you have in the fridge, seasonal products, vegetables, deli meats, or even fish.
In short, rustic preparations lend themselves to many delicious variations. Just like this savory pie!
And let’s not forget these other appetizing rustic pies:
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Affordable
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 people
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Energy 390.28 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 33.99 (g) of which sugars 1.40 (g)
- Proteins 11.82 (g)
- Fat 22.35 (g) of which saturated 4.83 (g)of which unsaturated 2.34 (g)
- Fibers 2.69 (g)
- Sodium 740.13 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 125 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 Potatoes Mozzarella and Rosemary
- 1 roll puff pastry
- 3 potatoes
- 4.4 oz mozzarella
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 1 bunch parsley
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 pinches salt
Preparation of the Savory Pie with Potatoes Mozzarella and Rosemary
Peel the potatoes and slice them thinly. Then, parboil for 5 minutes in a pot with salted water.
Drain the potato slices and let them cool.
Also slice the mozzarella thinly. Remember to remove the excess water.
Wash and dry the rosemary sprigs and parsley. Then prepare a mince.
Spread the puff pastry disk in a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Then, prick the bottom with a fork.
Now, distribute the potato slices and add two pinches of salt.
Then, add the mozzarella and the rosemary and parsley mince.
Finish with the extra virgin olive oil.
Finally, fold the edges of the puff pastry and brush them with a little oil.
Bake the savory pie in a preheated oven at 392°F (200°C) for 25 minutes.
After the cooking time (the pastry should be golden), remove the savory pie from the oven.
You can serve it either hot or warm.
Tips
You can prepare the savory pie with potatoes mozzarella and rosemary even the day before. It will be even more flavorful. When serving, reheat it at 320°F (160°C) in a static oven for about ten minutes.
If you want to make it even more delicious, you can add diced cooked ham (2.8 oz) or replace the mozzarella with provola cheese.
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FAQ
Can I replace rosemary with another herb?
Absolutely! You can use other herbs like thyme, sage, or parsley.
Can I use raw potatoes?
Yes, you can use raw potatoes instead of parboiling them. In this case, you need to increase the baking time of the savory pie by 5-7 minutes. It is important to slice the potatoes thinly.
Can I replace mozzarella with other cheeses?
You can replace mozzarella with provola or scamorza cheese.
