Source: blog.giallozafferano.it

Presentation

A second course consisting of a savory pie prepared with shortcrust pastry, red radicchio, onion, potato, ricotta, cheese, breadcrumbs and pepper

Ingredients

Shortcrust pastry – 1 roll (≈ 230 g / 8 oz)

Red radicchio – 2–3 handfuls (≈ 150 g / 5.3 oz)

Onion – 1 medium (≈ 100 g / 3.5 oz)

Potato – 1 medium (≈ 200 g / 7 oz)

Ricotta cheese – 100 g (3.5 oz / ≈ ½ cup)

Cheese (e.g., Fontina, Caciotta) – 30 g (1 oz / ≈ ¼ cup, grated or diced)

Breadcrumbs – to taste (≈ 1–2 tablespoons / 10–20 g)

Black pepper (optional) – to taste

Method

Boil the potato

Wash and slice the radicchio.

Slice the onion.

Unroll the shortcrust pastry.

Spread the coarsely mashed potato over the shortcrust pastry with a fork and mixed with the ricotta.

Eventually I can recommend adding a couple of tablespoons of breadcrumbs to give thickness to this potato and ricotta base, otherwise when you cut the slice and lift it it tends to bend.

Distribute the onion and finally the radicchio.

Decorate the surface with diced cheese

Complete with a sprinkling of breadcrumbs.

Add pepper if necessary

Bake at about 200 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

Allergens

Onion: possible reactivity in case of nickel allergy due to the vegetable’s ability to concentrate it

Cheese: milk allergens

Breadcrumbs: cereals containing gluten included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Shortcrust pastry: contains gluten from cereals and butter containing milk allergens

Potatoes: possible individual intolerance; possible reactivity in case of allergy to Gramineae, Birch, Parietaria

Pepper (green, pink, black, grey, white): possible cross-reactivity in case of spice intolerance

Radicchio: possible individual intolerance

Cottage cheese: milk allergens

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Onion: it is rich in selenium which supports the immune system and with the ability to stabilize blood glucose at normal values; it provides quercetin, a flavonoid that helps contain cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, parameters related to cardiovascular risk, which also supports liver function by promoting the purification of the body. Also indicated for nephropathic patients, it is a good diuretic that prevents kidney stones. Especially if consumed with the peel, it provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Cheeses: useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression. Contribution of flora useful for the protection and proper functioning of the intestine.

Breadcrumbs. Cereals stimulate the synthesis of serotonin which counteracts depression and promotes good mood

Shortcrust pastry: a source of cereals that stimulate the synthesis of serotonin which counteracts depression and promotes good mood, and butter is a source of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) favourable to the health of the eyes, mucous membranes, bones, immune system and blood clotting.

Potatoes: rich in carotenoids and vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune and cardiovascular systems. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. They provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Pepper (green, pink, black, gray, white): contains piperine, a powerful antioxidant; it improves insulin sensitivity by reducing cholesterol levels and activating metabolism. Recommended for people with cardiovascular problems.

Red Radicchio: source of carotenoids, chlorophyll and Vitamin E that protect the immune system from harmful fatty acids and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Ricotta. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants and for the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression

Safety / Intended use

Also intended for individuals suffering from:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss

Not to be administered in case of:

• Nausea-vomiting
• Mucositis (inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity) in consideration of the spiciness
• Constipation with meteorism
• Diarrhea
• Dysphagia