Erbazzone (Swiss Chard Pie)

Name: Erbazzone (Swiss Chard Pie)
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 20 tablespoons (2½ sticks), cold unsalted butter; 2½ cups (12½ ounces), all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon, salt; ½ cup, ice water; 1 tablespoon, extra-virgin olive oil; 3 ounces, pancetta, chopped fine (⅔ cup); 1 , onion, chopped fine; 4 , garlic cloves, minced; 3 pounds, Swiss chard, stemmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 4 ounces, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated (2 cups); 6 ounces (¾ cup), whole-milk ricotta cheese (optional); 1 , large egg, lightly beaten

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By Russell Selander ･ Appears in America's Test Kitchen TV

The city of Reggio Emilia is the birthplace of the most satisfying of snacks: erbazzone, a hearty, savory pie packed with tender greens.

A cookbook recipe exclusively for All-Access members from Tasting Italy

SERVES 12

TIME 2¾ hours, plus 2 hours chilling

Italian Name: Erbazzone

A cookbook recipe exclusively for All-Access members from Tasting Italy

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