Puff Pastry Tart with Radicchio and Sausage

The puff pastry tart with radicchio and sausage is a tasty dish that’s quite simple to prepare. Using puff pastry makes this dish quick and versatile, perfect for an informal lunch or dinner. Here’s how to make it.

Ingredients

• 1 roll of ready-made puff pastry
• 400 g red radicchio
• 250 g sausage
• 1 small onion
• 100 g grated cheese (Parmesan or Pecorino)
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• 1 egg yolk (for brushing)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. Clean the radicchio, removing the tougher outer leaves, and cut it into thin strips.
3. In a pan, sauté the finely chopped onion with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
4. Add the crumbled sausage, without the skin, and brown it until fully cooked.
5. Add the radicchio to the sausage, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until the radicchio has wilted and the liquids have evaporated. Let cool slightly.
6. Roll out the puff pastry sheet and spread the radicchio and sausage mixture in the center, leaving a border of about 2 cm free.
7. Sprinkle the grated cheese over the radicchio and sausage mixture.
8. Fold the edges of the puff pastry inward to create a frame.
9. Beat the egg yolk and brush the edges of the puff pastry for even browning during baking.
10. Bake in the oven for about 20-25 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden and crispy.
11. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Curiosities

The red radicchio, typical of Veneto, is a vegetable distinguished by its slightly bitter flavor that pairs well with the sweetness of the sausage. This tart can be enriched with the addition of chopped walnuts for a crunchy touch or a dusting of Gorgonzola for a more intense note.

If you prefer an even more Italian pairing, you could try using ingredients typical of a particular Italian region, such as Tuscan wild boar sausages or adding smoked provola from Campania instead of the grated cheese for a touch of personality.