Rich and flavorful, the Savory Pie with Potatoes, Salami, and Scamorza is a joy for lovers of rustic dishes.
It has a tantalizing and creamy filling of potatoes flavored with spices and herbs, made stringy by the addition of scamorza cubes and even more delicious with slices of salami. A real delight, which will be hard to say no to!
This is an easy-to-make recipe, which can be served both at informal occasions, like a family dinner or with friends, and at special occasions as a tasty appetizer or starter. Moreover, it can also be a perfect stand-alone dish, as it is very hearty.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Energy 657.06 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 53.51 (g) of which sugars 1.98 (g)
- Proteins 18.91 (g)
- Fat 41.38 (g) of which saturated 5.65 (g)of which unsaturated 23.75 (g)
- Fibers 3.83 (g)
- Sodium 1,161.19 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 277 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, Salami, and Scamorza
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 4 potatoes
- 1.8 oz salami
- 4.4 oz scamorza
- 1 bunch parsley
- 7 leaves basil
- 4 pinches salt
- 2 pinches nutmeg
- 1 pinch pepper
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Preparation of Savory Pie with Potatoes, Salami, and Scamorza
Boil three large potatoes in plenty of cold salted water.
Then, mash them with a potato masher and place the puree in a bowl. Add three pinches of salt, pepper, nutmeg, chopped parsley, and basil. Mix everything well with a spatula.
Peel the remaining potato and slice it, not too thickly, then into wedges. Lightly salt.
Slice the salami and dice the scamorza.
Roll out the puff pastry on a baking tray, lined with parchment paper, and prick the bottom with a fork.
Now distribute the potato cream on the pastry, leveling the surface with the spatula. Then, add some of the scamorza and the potato slices, alternating them with the salami slices.
Finish with the remaining scamorza cubes and a drizzle of oil.
Finally, fold the edges of the puff pastry and brush with a little oil.
Bake the pie in a preheated oven at 392°F, for 25 minutes.
You can serve the savory pie with potatoes, salami, and scamorza either hot or warm.
Tips for Savory Pie with Potatoes and Salami
-You can prepare this tasty savory pie in either a round or rectangular shape; in this case, you can also serve it as a tasty appetizer by cutting it into small squares.
-You can substitute scamorza with mozzarella or provola.
Storage
The savory pie with potatoes and salami can be stored in the fridge, in an airtight container and covered with aluminum foil, for 2-3 days.
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FAQ
Can I prepare this savory pie in advance?
Sure. You can prepare it without any problem even the day before. When serving, warm it up in the oven at 302°F for 10-15 minutes.
Can I replace salami with other types of cold cuts?
Instead of salami, you can use slices of sweet or spicy sausage, or diced cooked ham or speck.
