Turkey, Zucchini and Mozzarella Pie
6 servings
90 minutes
Turkey, zucchini, and mozzarella pie is an exquisite blend of Italian culinary traditions and delicate flavors. This recipe may have its origins in Italian farmhouse kitchens where fresh ingredients and harmonious flavor combinations always played a key role. Tender turkey mince, aromatic zucchini, and stretchy mozzarella create a balance between lightness and richness, while the flaky pastry adds a crispy texture to the dish. The pie is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a festive table. It can be served with light vegetable salads or cream-based sauces to highlight its rich taste. The baked filling infuses the pastry with its juices, creating an amazing harmony of aromas and textures, while the golden crust is the finishing touch to this culinary masterpiece.
1
Take the dough out of the freezer, remove from packaging, and place on a floured surface for 15-20 minutes.
- Puff pastry: 500 g
- Wheat flour: 200 g
2
Place the minced meat in a microwave-safe dish. Add 4 tablespoons of Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Mix and microwave at 600 watts for 10-15 minutes. Stir the minced meat once or twice during cooking.
- Ground turkey: 500 g
- Spices: 8 teaspoons
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
3
Peel the zucchini, chop finely, and place in a microwave-safe dish. Add the remaining spices and 200 ml of water. Mix and cook in the microwave at 600 watts for 10-15 minutes. Stir the zucchini during cooking as well.
- Zucchini: 2 pieces
- Spices: 8 teaspoons
- Water: 200 ml
4
While the filling cools, divide the dough into parts in a ratio of about eight to two. Roll out the larger part to cover the bottom and sides of the baking dish. Grease the dish with olive oil and place the dough inside.
- Puff pastry: 500 g
- Wheat flour: 200 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
5
Break the cooked minced meat into small crumbs with a fork. Carefully drain the water from the zucchini, remembering that they are very hot.
6
Layer the filling: half zucchini, then half minced meat, half cream, half mozzarella, and repeat the same a second time.
- Zucchini: 2 pieces
- Ground turkey: 500 g
- Cream: 175 ml
- Mozzarella cheese: 300 g
- Zucchini: 2 pieces
- Ground turkey: 500 g
- Cream: 175 ml
- Mozzarella cheese: 300 g
7
Roll out the remaining dough, cover the filling with it, then brush with olive oil and carefully make 6 small holes in the pie lid.
- Puff pastry: 500 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
8
Bake in the oven at 160–170 degrees for 30–40 minutes or until the lid is browned and mozzarella starts bubbling in the holes.