Sausage and Mozzarella Pie: the recipe for the typical Italian savory pie

This sausage and mozzarella pie is typical of Italian tradition. It is a fragrant and golden shortcrust pastry shell that contains a stringy and greedy heart based on eggs, cheeses, fresh sausage and mozzarella cheese. Rich and sumptuous, this savory pie can be considered a single dish to serve with a simple seasonal side dish (usually fried broccoli). There are many versions of this recipe and they vary according to family customs: what does not change is the melt-in-the-mouth filling, which should be served at a warm temperature, and a truly irresistible taste. So let’s find out how to make this sausage and mozzarella pie by following our recipe step by step.

How to make Sausage and Mozzarella Pie

Heat a non-stick pan and, when it is hot, arrange the sausages without the casing (1), and brown them gradually with a wooden spoon. Once cooked, turn off the flame and set aside.

Break the eggs and collect them in a container; add the grated cheeses, a sprinkle of pepper and mix with a fork (2).

Place a disc of shortcrust pastry in a 22-24 cm diameter mold, lined with a sheet of parchment paper, letting the excesses overflow; prick the bottom with a fork and distribute half of the egg and cheese mixture (3).

Cut the mozzarella cheese into slices, squeeze them with your hands and distribute them at the base of the cake (4).

Sprinkle with an even layer of sausage and then cover everything with the remaining egg mixture (5).

Make a disc from the second roll of shortcrust pastry, suitable for the surface of the pie, and place it on top. Then fold the excess edges towards the center, so as to seal the filling well (6).

Prick the surface with the tines of a fork and brush everything with the egg yolk, beaten with a drop of milk (7).

Bake the savory pie in a preheated static oven at 180 degrees C for about 40 minutes, or until golden brown. Then remove it from the oven, let it cool, take it out of the mold and put on a serving dish (8).

Cut into slices and serve sausage and mozzarella pie hot (9).

How to store Sausage and Mozzarella Pie

To appreciate the softness of the stringy filling, it is recommended to enjoy this Italian savory pie when it's still hot at the moment. If there are some leftovers, you can store them in the refrigerator, in a special airtight container, for a maximum of 2-3 days; before eating it, bake it again in the oven for a few minutes, just long enough for the cheese to melt.