Potato and Sausage Pie

The potato and sausage pie is a comforting and hearty dish, typical of Italian home cooking. Here is the recipe you can follow.

Ingredients

• 1 kg potatoes
• 500 g fresh sausage
• 2 onions
• 2 garlic cloves
• 150 g mozzarella
• 50 g grated Parmesan
• 2 eggs
• 100 ml milk
• Nutmeg to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Butter for the baking dish
• Breadcrumbs for the baking dish

Preparation

1. Prepare the potatoes: peel and slice them thinly. Soak in cold water to remove excess starch, then drain well.

2. In a skillet, sauté the chopped garlic and sliced onion in extra virgin olive oil. Add the crumbled sausage and cook until nicely browned. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. Grease a baking dish with a little butter, then sprinkle the bottom with breadcrumbs.

4. Begin assembling the pie by alternating layers of potatoes and sausage until all ingredients are used. Occasionally, sprinkle with diced mozzarella and grated Parmesan.

5. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk, a pinch of salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. Pour this mixture over the pie.

6. Finish with a sprinkle of Parmesan and a few pats of butter scattered over the surface.

7. Bake the pie in a preheated oven at 180 °C for about 40-45 minutes or until the surface is golden and crispy.

8. Let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Fun Facts

The pie is a versatile dish that can be customized to suit tastes and needs. You can add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms between the layers, or replace some of the potatoes with sliced zucchini for a lighter version. In some regional variations, you will find hard-boiled eggs added between the layers or a different type of melting cheese instead of mozzarella.