If you have a roll of puff pastry in the fridge and don’t know how to use it, here’s an easy, quick, and tasty idea, perfect as an appetizer or to solve dinner. Just add eggplants, ham, and cubes of provola… in a few minutes, you’ll have a delicious and flavorful savory pie. In this case, I baked the eggplant slices in the oven (since I had to turn it on anyway), with a little oil and salt, but if you prefer, you can also grill them. Try the puff pastry pie with eggplant and ham, it’s straightforward and suits any occasion!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 419.26 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 31.76 (g) of which sugars 3.63 (g)
- Proteins 12.01 (g)
- Fat 27.59 (g) of which saturated 5.89 (g)of which unsaturated 19.78 (g)
- Fibers 3.51 (g)
- Sodium 519.16 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 100 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
- 1 roll puff pastry
- 1 eggplant
- 3.5 oz cooked ham
- 1.4 oz provola cheese
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- herbs (to taste)
Tools
- Cake Pan 11-inch
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
Preparation
Wash the eggplant, remove the ends and cut it into slices 1/4 inch thick.
Place them on the baking sheet (or a large tray), lined with parchment paper, overlapping as little as possible.
Lightly salt them and brush them with a little oil (1). Place them in a ventilated oven at 350°F and bake for about 10 minutes until they are tender enough.
Unroll the puff pastry and place it in the cake pan. Prick the bottom and fold it along the edges.
Layer the eggplant slices on top, alternating with slices of ham. Drizzle a light strand of oil and season to taste with dried herbs (2).
Place the savory pie in a ventilated oven at 350-375°F and bake for 20 minutes, then add the provola cheese, cut into cubes, on top.
Continue baking for another 5-7 minutes until the puff pastry is dry and golden.
The puff pastry pie with eggplant and cooked ham is ready, let it cool for a few minutes, then cut it into slices… enjoy!
Advice and Notes
Instead of baking them, you can grill the eggplants or fry them.
You can omit the provola cheese or replace it with another meltable cheese.
You can also use whole wheat or multigrain puff pastry.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I prepare the savory pie in advance?
Of course, then you can reheat it in the oven for a few minutes or serve it at room temperature.
