Fagottini with Lentils, Sausage, and Cheese
Category: Appetizers
Serves: 12 pieces
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Puff Pastry | 230g |
| Sausage | 120g |
| Pre-cooked Lentils | 90g |
| Brie Cheese | 50g |
| Thyme (fresh) | A few sprigs |
| Extra Virgin Olive Oil | As needed |
| Black Pepper | As needed |
| Egg Yolk | 1 |
| Fresh Cream (Liquid) | 1 tablespoon |
| Mixed Seeds | As needed |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Sausage Filling:
Start by preparing the sausage. Remove the casing and cut the sausage into chunks. Place them in a pan with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Sauté the sausage on high heat for a few minutes until it’s well-browned and crispy. While cooking, use a wooden spoon to break the sausage into smaller pieces. -
Cook the Lentils:
Once the sausage has changed color and texture, add the pre-cooked lentils to the pan. Stir everything together and add a few sprigs of fresh thyme, a pinch of black pepper, and salt to taste (if necessary). Allow the mixture to cook for just a few more minutes. Then, remove from heat. -
Add the Brie:
Remove the rind from the Brie cheese and chop it into small pieces. Add it to the pan with the sausage and lentils. Mix everything together and let it cool slightly. -
Prepare the Puff Pastry:
Roll out the puff pastry on a flat surface. Using an 8 cm square cookie cutter, cut out 12 squares. -
Assemble the Fagottini:
Place a spoonful of the sausage and lentil mixture in the center of each square of pastry. Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling to create a small bundle (fagottino), making sure to press the edges together to seal. -
Prepare for Baking:
Place the filled fagottini onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and fresh cream. Brush this mixture over the top of each fagottino to give them a golden finish as they bake. -
Bake the Fagottini:
Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F), and bake the fagottini in a static oven for around 20 minutes, or until they are golden and puffed up. -
Finish and Serve:
Once baked, remove the fagottini from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Before serving, sprinkle with mixed seeds and a fresh grind of black pepper.
Enjoy these savory, delicious puff pastry bundles filled with sausage, lentils, and melted Brie cheese as an appetizer or party treat!
This recipe combines rich, savory flavors from the sausage and lentils, balanced by the creamy Brie cheese and the crispy puff pastry. A perfect way to impress your guests with a unique yet comforting dish. Serve warm, and your guests are sure to ask for more!
