Pastries with crispy luganega and stracchino

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Pastries with crispy luganega and stracchino
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155
Calories per serving
  • Energy Kcal 155
  • Carbohydrates g 6.9
  •   of which sugars g 0.1
  • Protein g 6.2
  • Fats g 10.8
  •   of which saturated fat g 4.05
  • Fiber g 0.8
  • Cholesterol mg 23
  • Sodium mg 314
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Prep time: 10 min
  • Cook time: 15 min
  • Serving: 4
  • Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Sfoglie con luganega croccante e stracchino is this super tasty snack that's really popular all over Lombardia. Perfect for when you're craving something special yet super easy for an aperitivo or a chill happy hour. This Northern Italian classic? It's got a crispy puff pastry base topped with slices of luganega—traditional Italian sausage that's so so tender with a hint of fennel. And the stracchino? Melts on top to give each bite a moist and rich flavor, balancing between savory and slightly sweet. For sure, in Lombardia, these are the puff pastry appetizers everyone grabs when friends pop over. It's just that mix of crispy pastry and tender sausage that makes people really reach for more.

And you know what? This isn’t just some basic sausage roll—oh no—the luganega's got that special local flair, while the stracchino cheese melts perfectly into the pastry, making every bite like a mini-party. Perfect for gatherings or when you want to treat yourself. Really. These sfoglie with luganega and stracchino are super simple yet feel like they're from a fancy café in Milan.

No weird steps or strange ingredients—everything highlights the best of Lombardia: stracchino cheese recipes really focus on using that soft cheese for max creamy texture, while Italian sausage recipes with luganega always have that fennel twist making them so different. These sausage and cheese pastries can be made ahead of time, perfect for any party or chill hangout. Each bite? It's got crispy, golden pastry and tender sausage with the soft, almost tangy cheese melting over.

Honestly, they're the go-to for easy Italian appetizers that showcase Italian cuisine—big flavors, great texture, nothing too fussy. Serve them with a local wine, and you'll totally get why these savory pastries are a must at any good gathering in Northern Italy. Whether it's a casual meetup or a special occasion, these bites bring a taste of authentic Italian charm and hospitality right to your table. Really really good.

INGREDIENTS
155
Calories per serving
Crispy baked puff pastry 12
Luganega sausage 5 oz (140 g)
Stracchino cheese 0.7 cup (170 g)
White wine to taste
Fennel seeds 1 tsp
Extra virgin olive oil 1 spoonful
Preparation

How to prepare Pastries with crispy luganega and stracchino

To prepare the pastries with crispy luganega and stracchino, start by cutting the luganega into many small cubes 1. In a small pan, heat the oil and fry the luganega. When it starts to color, deglaze with the wine 2 and add the fennel seeds 3,

letting it cook until the meat is well red and crispy 4. Then reduce the stracchino to a cream with the help of a spoon and transfer the cheese into a pastry bag. Finally, squeeze the cream onto the classic pastries "La Bottega di Olivia&Marino" 5 and finish by placing two cubes of crispy luganega on top of each pastry 6.

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