Kale, Butternut Squash, and Pancetta Pie

Ingredients for Kale, Butternut Squash, and Pancetta Pie

• 45ml olive oil

• 1 (1-pound) piece butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (525g )

• 3/4 teaspoons salt

• 1/2 teaspoons black pepper

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped

• 4 (1/8-inch-thick) slices pancetta* (Italian unsmoked cured bacon

• 100g ), finely chopped

• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage

• 675g kale, stems and centre ribs discarded and leaves coarsely chopped (3850ml )

• 60ml water

• 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

• 8 (17- by 12-inch) phyllo sheets, thawed if frozen

• 30g finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (120ml )

• a 9-inch round heavy nonstick springform pan

How to make Kale, Butternut Squash, and Pancetta Pie

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 218°C.

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 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoons 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 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoons 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 centre 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).

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.