Artichoke and Pea Pie
Origin: Florence, Italy
Source: Pellegrino Artusi, 1891
Ingredients
- artichokes
- g shelled peas
- g butter
- g grated Parmesan
- meat gravy (sugo di carne)
- spoonful flour
- shortcrust pastry (pasta frolla)
Instructions
- Trim and quarter the artichokes; half-cook them and the peas in salted water, refresh, and dry.
- Cook artichokes and peas with 40 g butter, salt, pepper, and meat gravy.
- Make a balsamella-style binding with 10 g butter, flour, and gravy; layer the vegetables in an ovenproof dish with this sauce and Parmesan.
- Cover with pasta frolla (shortcrust), glaze with egg yolk, and bake in a Dutch oven; serve hot.