Savory pie asparagus and speck petals 

A savory pie embellished with speck petals and perfect for many occasions, here's how to make it. For lovers of savory pies, this recipe will undoubtedly be an unprecedented novelty full of taste and different flavors but perfectly matched. Thanks to the presence of asparagus, a perfect and seasonal ingredient, you will make a great impression during a late summer picnic and you can also amaze your family with a simple recipe and ideal for a winning last minute dinner. After all, when a savory pie sees the presence of speck petals, success is assured! A very fast preparation, an absolutely spectacular and delicious dish that will entice you at first glance and will make you fall in love at the first taste.

Ingredients

A pack of speck petals

1 roll of wholemeal puff pastry

200 g ricotta cheese

250 g asparagus

3 hard-boiled egg yolks

Extra virgin olive oil

salt & pepper

Procedure

Wear out the leathery part of the asparagus with the help of a potato peeler. Wash the asparagus and blanch them in boiling salted water for 5 minutes. Drain and sauté in a pan with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. After 5 minutes turn off the heat. Work the ricotta with salt and pepper. Roll out the wholemeal puff pastry in a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Add the ricotta and level it well with a spatula. Cover with sautéed asparagus. Bake at 180°C for 20 minutes. Take the savory pie out of the oven and decorate with tufts of ricotta, crumbled egg yolks and speck petals that you have previously browned in a non-stick pan.