Savory Radicchio and Potato Pie – A Delightful Italian Recipe

Learn to make a savory radicchio and potato pie, a comforting Italian dish.

Torta Salata Radicchio e Patate

The savory radicchio and potato pie is the perfect idea for a flavorful and easy-to-prepare winter dinner. These savory pies are a true dinner saver: versatile, practical, and loved by everyone, they allow you to bring seasonal vegetables to the table in an original way. Additionally, they are extremely convenient as they can be prepared in advance.

This rustic pie with puff pastry is a delicious and balanced main course, ideal for the whole family. The secret to its success? A soft filling where the sweetness of the potatoes meets the pleasantly bitter taste of radicchio, creating an enveloping contrast. Completing the recipe is Fontina cheese, which melts to give an irresistible creaminess to every slice.

Whether served hot, warm, or at room temperature, the savory radicchio and potato pie is the ideal solution to enhance simple ingredients with minimal effort.

Looking for more ideas? Discover how to customize your rustic radicchio pies:

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  • Spinach, Potato, and Radicchio Tartlets
  • Radicchio Savory Pie
  • Mushroom and Radicchio Savory Pie
  • Pumpkin and Radicchio Savory Pie

Ingredients

  • 1 roll of puff pastry
  • 2 medium potatoes
  • 1 head of radicchio
  • 150g Fontina cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Peel and cube the potatoes. Boil them in salted water until tender, then drain.
  3. Wash and slice the radicchio.
  4. In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté the radicchio until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Roll out the puff pastry in a pie dish.
  6. Mix the cooked potatoes and radicchio, then spread over the puff pastry.
  7. Cube the Fontina cheese and scatter over the top.
  8. Fold the edges of the pastry over the filling.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

Total Time: 60 min

Cuisine: Italian

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