Savory pie with leeks, ricotta, and sausage, the simple recipe to prepare a delicious rustic dish. If you like cooking and have time to do it, you can prepare the shortcrust pastry by hand. Don’t worry if you don’t feel like it, it is still delicious with ready-made shortcrust pastry bought at the supermarket. Just roll it out in a pan and fill it. Cover it with the delicious filling you made in a few minutes and with very little equipment. Put it in the oven and it’s ready. Fragrant and tasty!
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Rest time: 15 Minutes
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 7 tbsp butter
- 1/3 cup water (cold)
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 leeks
- 1 1/4 cups ricotta cheese
- 1.75 oz sausage
- 1 egg
- to taste salt
- A few tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Tools
- 1 Kitchen Scale
- 1 Frying Pan
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Spoon
- 1 Springform Pan
- 1 Parchment Paper
- 1 Rolling Pin
Steps
To prepare it quickly, you can use a mixer; I prepared it with the Thermomix, but nothing prevents you from preparing it by hand.
With the Thermomix, the preparation is very simple. Pour the flour into the bowl and then the other ingredients. Knead for 15 seconds at speed 4. Remove the lid, gather the ingredients at the bottom, and then activate again for 5 seconds at speed 5.
Let the dough rest in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes wrapped in plastic wrap.
Trim the leeks, remove the tougher part at the top and the outer leaf. If they are particularly large, you may need to remove two. Cut them lengthwise so you can wash them thoroughly inside, as they are often dirty with soil. After washing them, cut them into fairly thin rings.
Peel the sausage and break it into pieces. Brown it in extra virgin olive oil and then add the leek rings. Salt and cook for about ten minutes and set aside.
In a fairly large bowl, work the ricotta with the egg and a pinch of salt. If you like, you can also add a pinch of pepper. To give a little more flavor, a nice tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese is perfect.
Add the cooked sausage with leeks to the ricotta and egg mixture and mix well.
Roll out the dough inside the pan leaving a border of a couple of centimeters. Transfer the mixture into it, level it, and fold the excess dough to form a border. Brush it with oil, using a brush, for a shinier surface after baking.
Bake in the oven at 356°F for about 40 minutes. Before removing it, check the cooking. If it’s not well colored on the surface, continue for a few more minutes.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I prepare the shortcrust pastry by hand?
Sure! Quickly crumble the butter with your fingertips together with the flour. Add a pinch of salt and cold water. Knead quickly without warming the dough too much.
Can I make the pie with leeks without using sausage?
Yes, it will be less flavorful. Alternatively, you can add cooked ham instead.
