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Zucchini and smoked scamorza pie with a slice served, made with puff pastry and fresh zucchini

Zucchini and Smoked Scamorza Pie

Silvana Nava
Zucchini and smoked scamorza pie is a simple and flavorful Italian savory pie, perfect for spring and summer when zucchini are at their best.
Made with a crisp puff pastry base and a rich, cheesy filling, this savory pie combines the delicate sweetness of zucchini with the distinctive smoky flavor of scamorza cheese, creating a balanced and satisfying dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer, Savory Pie
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6
Calories 413 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large eggs
  • 200 g smoked scamorza cheese or smoked mozzarella - 7 oz
  • 3 medium fresh zucchini
  • 1 sheet puff pastry - thawed if frozen (you can also make it from scratch with our quick puff pastry recipe)
  • 50 g grated Parmigiano Reggiano - ½ cup
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions
 

  • Wash and dry the zucchini. Trim off the ends, then use a vegetable peeler to slice them into very thin strips. Set aside.
  • In a bowl, crack the eggs and add a pinch of fine salt. Beat lightly with a fork.
  • Add the grated Parmigiano Reggiano and mix until well combined.
  • Slice the smoked scamorza cheese.
  • Place the puff pastry in a 30 cm (12-inch) round baking pan lined with parchment paper. Prick the base lightly with a fork.
  • Arrange a layer of scamorza slices evenly over the puff pastry.
  • Add about two-thirds of the zucchini strips, distributing them evenly.
  • Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the zucchini.
  • Arrange the remaining zucchini strips on top in a radial pattern for a decorative finish.
  • Drizzle with a little extra-virgin olive oil and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 20 minutes, until golden on top and crisp on the bottom.
  • Remove the zucchini and smoked scamorza pie from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 413kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 18gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 123mgSodium: 447mgPotassium: 319mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 380IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 369mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Zucchini and smoked scamorza pie
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