Quiche

Name: Quiche
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Type 00 flour 2 cups; Butter cold 4.5 oz; Water cold &frac13; cup; Sweet potatoes (or yams) 0.5 lb; Brussels sprouts 4.25 oz; Salamella sausage 2 oz; Red onions ½; Bread (about 35 g) 1 slice; Basil to taste; Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; Fresh liquid cream 1 ¼ cup; Parmigiano Reggiano PDO cheese to grate 2 oz; Eggs medium 1; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste

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585

Calories per serving

Energy Kcal 585
Carbohydrates g 45.9
of which sugars g 6.1
Protein g 14.8
Fats g 38
of which saturated fat g 19.62
Fiber g 3.2
Cholesterol mg 136
Sodium mg 474

Difficulty: Very easy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Serving: 6
Cost: Average
Note plus the resting time for the dough (30 minutes)

PRESENTATION

In Italian homes, this savory pie is a total go-to. It's got that mix of tradition and creativity that just works. Honestly, what makes it really stand out is how it lets you use up whatever you've got—be it leftover cheese, bits of sausage, or veggies needing some love. Across Italy, people just toss in whatever's in season, like pumpkin in autumn or broccoli rapa when it’s around. Pretty cool, right? This pie right here? It’s got sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and spicy sausage. So, so good.

Wrapped in pasta brisé—think a French pastry with a crispy Italian twist—it’s buttery, never dry. Crunchy outside, soft inside. And look, the salsa royale adds this burst of flavor that just brings it all together.

Some say this meat pie is like a mix between a shepherd’s pie and a quiche, but it really stands out on its own. And the sauce? The salsa royale is a cheesy egg sauce that seeps into the filling—making it moist and packed with flavor. And families often switch out cheeses for brie or toss in different greens. Which is great. Pretty much.

Though it is called a pie, it’s way more than just comfort food. I mean, it’s all about bringing love and creativity into something homemade—turning leftovers into something special. It’s a hit for Sunday lunches but also a perfect snack or picnic treat. People really, really love the golden crust for keeping every bite just right.

Whether you’re dreaming of a pot pie or a hand pie, honestly, nothing beats this mix of flavors. The feeling you get? Super special. The dish shows off that Italian resourcefulness—turning simple ingredients into something delicious and memorable. For real, you can't go wrong.

INGREDIENTS

585

Calories per serving

Ingredients for the shortcrust pastry (for a 9-inch mold): Type 00 flour 2 cups (250 g); Butter 4.5 oz (125 g) - cold; Water ⅓ cup (85 g) - cold

for the filling: Sweet potatoes (or yams) 0.5 lb (200 g); Brussels sprouts 4.25 oz (120 g); Salamella sausage 2 oz (50 g); Red onions ½; Bread 1 slice - (about 35 g); Basil to taste; Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste

for the royale sauce: Fresh liquid cream 1 ¼ cup (300 g); Parmigiano Reggiano PDO cheese 2 oz (60 g) - to grate; Eggs 1 - medium; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Quiche

To prepare the savory pie, start by making the shortcrust pastry: place the flour and the diced butter into the bowl of a food processor with blades 1 and blend everything 2 until you get a sandy mixture. Then, with the food processor running at moderate speed, gradually add the water 3.

Once you have a uniform dough 4, transfer it to a lightly floured surface and knead it briefly 5. Wrap it in plastic wrap 6 and let it rest in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.

In the meantime, prepare the filling. Wash the sweet potatoes well and, without peeling them, slice them very thinly using a mandoline (7-8); gradually transfer them to a bowl filled with water to prevent oxidation 9.

Thinly slice the onion 10 and transfer it to a pan where you have already drizzled some oil 11. Let it soften, and in the meantime, remove the sausage casing and chop it 12.

Wash and slice the Brussels sprouts into thin rounds 13 and once the onion is softened, add the sausage to the pan 14. Stir until well browned, then add the Brussels sprouts 15.

Season with salt and pepper and cook over medium heat for a few minutes 16. Now prepare the royale sauce: in a blender cup, pour the cream, egg 17, Parmesan 18, and add salt and pepper.

Blend everything with an immersion blender 19 until you have a smooth cream and set aside. Preheat the oven to 392°F in static mode, then butter and flour a 9-inch mold: we chose to use a ceramic one, but you can use a regular one. Roll out the shortcrust pastry with a rolling pin 20 to a thickness of about 1/5 inch. Transfer the pastry into the mold 21 and gently press with your fingers to adhere.

Use a small knife to trim the excess pastry from the edges 22 and use a fork to pierce the base 23. Place a layer of potatoes and add the sausage and Brussels sprouts mixture 34.

Arrange the remaining potato slices only around the edges 25, leaving an empty space in the center. Add the basil leaves, tearing them by hand, and season with salt and pepper. Then pour the royale sauce, spreading it evenly over the filling 26 and using a fork, press a pattern on the border 27.

At this point 28, bake in a preheated static oven at 392°F, on the lowest rack, for about 35 minutes. Then move the tray to the middle rack and bake for another 20 minutes. Meanwhile, cut the bread into small cubes 29 and toast them in a pan with a drizzle of oil 30.

Once the savory pie is cooked and well browned, take it out of the oven 31, and finish with the croutons 32 before serving 33.

Storage

The savory pie can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Alternatively, it can be frozen after cooking.

Advice

Add cheeses of your choice (goat cheese is very suitable) and if you don't like Brussels sprouts, substitute them with romaine lettuce or another leafy seasonal vegetable. For a vegetarian version, you can use Savoury Pie with Honey Mushrooms instead of sausage!

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