Piadina with Zucchini and Stracchino

Here is the recipe for a delicious piadina with zucchini and stracchino, a typically Italian filling that enhances the simple but rich flavors of our territory.

Ingredients

• 2 piadine (you can use ready-made ones or make them yourself with flour, water, salt and a pinch of baking soda)
• 2 medium zucchini
• 200 g of stracchino
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil
• (Optional) a few leaves of fresh mint or basil to add an aromatic touch

Preparation

1. Wash the zucchini, cut them into thin rounds or strips, depending on your preferences.
2. In a non-stick pan, heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and cook the zucchini until they become tender and lightly golden. Adjust with salt and pepper during cooking.
3. Heat a piadina in a pan or on a hot griddle, until it starts to become a bit crispy and takes on some color.
4. Spread a generous amount of stracchino on half of the hot piadina, then adding the cooked zucchini.
5. If you like, you can add a few mint or basil leaves for a fresher and more aromatic flavor.
6. Close the piadina by folding it onto itself and leave it for another minute on the hot griddle or pan so that the cheese starts to melt slightly.
7. Repeat the operation for the second piadina.
8. Serve the piadina immediately, optionally cutting it in half to make it easier to eat.

Trivia

Piadina is a humble food from the Emilian-Romagnol traditions that over the years has conquered the tables of Italians for its versatility and simplicity. Today it can be found in numerous variants, pairing ingredients of different natures, but always in the sign of Italian tradition.

Don’t hesitate to experiment with other types of cheese if you don’t have stracchino, or to vary the vegetables according to seasonality and your personal preferences. Enjoy your meal!