Erbazzone
Italian

Erbazzone

Savory pie filled with a rich mixture of spinach, chard, and pancetta, enveloped in a flaky crust.

Medium1.5 hours

Where it comes from

A specialty of Reggio Emilia, Erbazzone reflects the region's agricultural heritage, often made with garden greens and local pork.

On the Palate

HeatRichnessComplexityFermentFreshness

What goes into it

Proteins

Herbs & Spices

Grains & Staples

How it's made

  1. 1

    Sauté chopped pancetta, onion, and garlic until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Add spinach and chard to the pan, cooking until wilted.

  3. 3

    Mix the greens with Parmigiano and fill into a pastry shell.

  4. 4

    Bake until the crust is golden and flaky.

Dishes like this

More from Italian