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Cheesy Artichoke Pie.

septiembre 30, 2024

Ingredients:

For the crust:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2-3 tbsp ice water

For the filling:

  • 1 (14 oz) can or jar of artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the crust:

  1. In a bowl or food processor, mix flour and salt.
  2. Add cold butter cubes, and pulse or cut in with a pastry cutter until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
  3. Add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough just holds together.
  4. Form the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.

2. Sauté the onion and garlic:

  1. In a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onions and cook for 5-7 minutes, until soft and translucent.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.

3. Preheat the oven:

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

4. Make the filling:

  1. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses.
  2. Stir in the eggs, sautéed onions and garlic, chopped artichoke hearts, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

5. Roll out the crust:

  1. Roll the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface until it’s about ¼ inch thick and large enough to fit a 9-inch pie or tart dish.
  2. Gently press the dough into the dish, trimming any excess from the edges.
  3. Poke the bottom of the crust with a fork a few times to prevent it from puffing up during baking.

6. Assemble and bake:

  1. Pour the artichoke and cheese filling into the prepared crust, spreading it evenly.
  2. Bake the pie for 35-40 minutes, until the top is golden and the filling is set.

7. Cool and serve:

  • Let the pie cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Enjoy your Cheesy Artichoke Pie! It pairs wonderfully with a fresh salad or some crusty bread for a complete meal.