KALE, BUTTERNUT SQUASH, AND PANCETTA PIE

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This savory pie is baked in a flaky phyllo pastry shell.

Categories     Leafy Green     Pork     Vegetable     Bake     Bacon     Kale     Butternut Squash     Fall     Healthy     Phyllo/Puff Pastry Dough     Gourmet     Dinner     Pie

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 (1-pound) piece butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (3 1/2 cups)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 (1/8-inch-thick) slices pancetta* (Italian unsmoked cured bacon; 3 1/2 ounces), finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage
1 1/2 pounds kale, stems and center ribs discarded and leaves coarsely chopped (16 cups)
1/4 cup water
7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
8 (17- by 12-inch) phyllo sheets, thawed if frozen
1 ounces finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1/2 cup)
Special Equipment
a 9-inch round heavy nonstick springform pan

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté squash with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, stirring frequently, until browned and just beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and spread in 1 layer to cool.
  • Add remaining tablespoon oil to skillet and reduce heat to moderate, then cook onion, pancetta, garlic, sage, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, stirring frequently, until onion is softened, about 7 minutes. Stir in kale and water and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until kale is just tender, about 6 minutes. (Skillet will be full, but volume will reduce as vegetables steam.) Cool, uncovered, to room temperature.
  • Brush springform pan with some of butter. Unroll phyllo and cover stack with plastic wrap and a dampened kitchen towel. Keeping remaining phyllo covered and, working quickly, gently fit 1 sheet into pan with ends overhanging and brush with butter (including overhang). Rotate pan slightly and top with another sheet (sheets should not align) and brush in same manner. Repeat with 5 more sheets, rotating pan each time so sheets cover entire rim.
  • Spread half of kale mixture in phyllo shell. Gently stir together squash and cheese in a bowl and spread evenly over kale. Top with remaining kale.
  • Put remaining sheet of phyllo on a work surface and brush with butter. Fold in half crosswise and butter again. Fold again (to quarter) and brush with butter, then lay over center of filling. Bring edges of phyllo up over filling (over quartered sheet of phyllo) to enclose. Brush top with butter and bake until deep golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool pie in pan on a rack 5 minutes. Remove side of pan and transfer to a platter. Cut into wedges (leave bottom of pan under pie).

Amber Herforth
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This pie was a bit too dry for my taste. I added a bit of milk to the filling and it was much better. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The kale and butternut squash were perfectly roasted. I will definitely be making this


Tahir Mughal
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This pie was a bit too greasy for my taste. I used less pancetta and it was much better. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The kale and butternut squash were perfectly roasted. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Wisdom Destiny
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This pie was a bit too bitter for my taste. I added a bit of honey to the filling and it was much better. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The kale and butternut squash were perfectly roasted. I will definitely be making


Shees King
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This pie was a bit too sour for my taste. I added a bit of sugar to the filling and it was much better. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The kale and butternut squash were perfectly roasted. I will definitely be making th


Erdenetsetseg Eegi9
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This pie was a bit too spicy for my taste. I omitted the red pepper flakes from the filling and it was much better. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The kale and butternut squash were perfectly roasted. I will definitely


Leanna Kay
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This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste. I reduced the amount of sugar in the filling and it was much better. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The kale and butternut squash were perfectly roasted. I will definitely be m


Belal Hafez
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This pie was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper to the filling and it was much better. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The kale and butternut squash were perfectly roasted. I will definitely


Rebecca Stephen
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This pie was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was delicious. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The kale and butternut squash were perfectly roasted. I will try making it again with less pancetta.


Taiwo Ola
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I'm not a big fan of kale, but I loved this pie! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The butternut squash and pancetta were a great combination. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Nayan Islam
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This pie was delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The kale and butternut squash were perfectly roasted, and the pancetta added a nice salty touch. I will definitely be making this pie again.


vibrant Tega
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I made this pie for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The kale and butternut squash were perfectly roasted, and the pancetta added a nice salty touch. I will definitely b


Victoria Chinemerem
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This pie was a bit of work to make, but it was worth it. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The kale and butternut squash were perfectly roasted, and the pancetta added a nice salty touch. I will definitely be making this p


shamsul Qamar
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I was looking for a new kale and butternut squash recipe and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! The pie was delicious and the crust was perfect. I will definitely be making this pie again.


ghulam destagir
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This pie was amazing! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The kale and butternut squash were perfectly roasted, and the pancetta added a nice salty touch. I will definitely be making this pie again.


MD Mahabub Alom Mahabub
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I've made this pie several times now and it's always a hit. The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and flavorful. I love the combination of kale, butternut squash, and pancetta. It's a perfect fall pie.


Roke
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This was a great recipe. It was easy to follow and the pie turned out great. The crust was flaky and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Alexandra Demkowicz
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The flavors were amazing and the crust was perfect. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Namukula Gertrude
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This pie was absolutely delicious! The kale and butternut squash were perfectly roasted, and the pancetta added a nice salty flavor. The crust was flaky and golden brown. I will definitely be making this pie again.