Quick Dinner Savory Pie

Name: Quick Dinner Savory Pie
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Potatoes 0.6 lb; Carrots ½ cup; Scamorza (provola) cheese 7.1 oz; Red onions 3.5 oz; Type 00 flour 1 ¼ cup; Eggs large 2; Parmigiano Reggiano PDO cheese to be grated 1 oz; Whole milk 2 tbsp; Instant yeast for salted preparations 3 tsp; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste

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Vegetarian

Difficulty: Very easy
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Serving: 6
Cost: Low
Note + 10 min. rest after baking

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Rossella Maraio

Easy savory pie is like a go-to for so many Italian families. You know, it's perfect for when you want something tender and filling but do not want to fuss too much. Really good stuff. This dish is all about practical Italian cooking—using whatever’s chilling in your fridge. Grated potatoes and carrots, eggs, a bit of flour, and just a splash of milk come together to make an easy savory pie that’s really, really moist and delicious. Seriously good. Sprinkle some cheese and onions on top for that extra golden flavor—making each slice so hard to resist. And look, while it's not tied to any specific region, you’ll find it everywhere in Italy, north to south, especially when folks want something simple but satisfying.

The best part? It is all about flexibility—swap in some spinach or leftover ham, whatever you’ve got. After a long day, pulling a quick savory pie from the oven is just unbeatable—still warm and sweet smelling. So, Italians have this term, “salvacena.” It means saving dinner, and it really, really does. The outside gets crispy, while the inside stays tender. Cannot go wrong with minimal effort. Pair it with a quick salad or, you know, it stands alone.

The fun part is how this savory pie recipe feels special—pretty much—even though it’s made with basic ingredients. It totally captures the Italian knack for turning everyday stuff into a chill dinner that feels just right. Whether you call it a homemade savory pie, a vegetable pie, or simply dinner, it always hits the spot with its mix of flavors and moist texture. For real, it shows that great food doesn’t have to be complicated or fancy. Thing is, it’s all about making the most out of what you have—creating something delicious and comforting, perfect for any night of the week. Savory pie magic!

How to prepare Quick Dinner Savory Pie

To prepare the quick dinner savory pie, first peel and finely grate the potatoes 1 and carrots 2. Collect the grated vegetables in a large bowl 3.

Add the flour 4, instant yeast 5, and milk 6.

Also add the eggs 7, salt, and pepper 8. Mix well to combine everything 9.

Once you've obtained a homogeneous dough, add the diced provolone 10 and mix again 11 to incorporate it evenly 12. Pour the obtained mixture into a 12.5x10 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper.

Now finely slice the red onion using a mandoline 13. Distribute the onion over the surface of the dough 14, then sprinkle with the grated Parmigiano Reggiano 15.

Bake in a preheated static oven at 390°F for 30-35 minutes 16. When the surface becomes fragrant and golden, take it out of the oven and let it rest for about ten minutes 17. Your quick dinner savory pie is ready to be served 18!

Storage

The quick dinner savory pie can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

It can be frozen after cooking.

Advice

For the base of the quick dinner savory pie, you can use cauliflower and broccoli instead of potatoes and carrots!

Replace the provolone with other cheeses of your choice, such as Emmental or Stracchino.

As an alternative to cow's milk, plant-based milk is also fine.

If you don't like onions, you can garnish the surface with sun-dried tomatoes or olives, for example!

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Quick Dinner Savory Pie

PRESENTATION

How to prepare Quick Dinner Savory Pie

Storage

Advice

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