Puff pastry pie with green peas, bacon, parmesan and herbs
6 servings
45 minutes
Layered pie with green peas, bacon, parmesan, and herbs is a refined dish of Italian cuisine that combines a delicate texture and rich flavor. Historically, puff pastry came to Italy from France, but local chefs quickly adapted it by adding traditional ingredients. Green peas give the pie lightness and sweet notes; bacon adds spiciness and richness; while parmesan provides a characteristic salty depth. Baking creates a crispy crust under which lies a juicy filling. This pie is perfect for festive gatherings, picnics, or cozy family dinners. It can be served as a standalone dish accompanied by a fresh salad or white wine to highlight its rich flavor profile.
1
Grease the baking dish with butter and sprinkle with flour.
2
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
3
Roll out the puff pastry and place it in the mold.
- Puff pastry: 500 g
4
Blend the peas with a little milk.
- Green peas: 250 g
- Milk: 100 ml
5
Bring the milk mixed with cream to a boil. Combine with pea puree. Add starch, chopped greens, eggs, grated cheese, pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
- Milk: 100 ml
- Cream 30% fat: 200 ml
- Starch: 10 g
- Fresh herbs: 1 bunch
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano): 50 g
- Salt: to taste
6
Slice the bacon into thin strips and fry in a dry pan.
- Bacon: 100 g
7
Place the bacon on the dough and pour with pea sauce.
- Bacon: 100 g
- Green peas: 250 g
- Milk: 100 ml
- Cream 30% fat: 200 ml
- Starch: 10 g
- Fresh herbs: 1 bunch
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano): 50 g
- Salt: to taste
8
Bake for 15 minutes. Then reduce the temperature and cook for another 15 minutes.
