Puff pastry and ricotta pie with mushrooms

This puff pastry and ricotta pie with mushrooms is a delicious and easy dish to prepare. The crispy puff pastry crust and creamy ricotta-mushroom filling combine to create a treat that's perfect for a casual lunch or elegant dinner.

Ingredients:

• 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
• 1/2 cup ricotta
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped mushrooms
• 1 beaten egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C.
2. Line a 23cm tart tin with the puff pastry.
3. In a large bowl, combine ricotta, parmesan cheese, onion, mushrooms, egg, salt and pepper.
4. Pour ricotta mixture into prepared puff pastry.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and the filling is firm.

Tips:

• For a deeper flavor, use shiitake or portobello mushrooms.
• For a vegetarian version, omit the egg.
• For a vegan version, use vegan ricotta and vegan parmesan cheese.

Presentation:

Serve the puff pastry and ricotta pie with mushrooms hot or cold. It can be enjoyed as a main dish or as an appetizer.

Grades:

• Puff pastry can be bought at the store or made at home.
• If you make the puff pastry at home, make sure it is very cold before rolling it.
• For a creamier filling, you can add 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk.
• For a spicier filling, you can add 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or onion powder.
• For a more flavorful filling, you can add 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese or shredded mozzarella.