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Pigu (Italian Gougères)
A cross between an Italian Gougere and a baked ravioli
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
25
Calories:
84 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
Dough
- 2 egg
- 2 tablespoons water cold
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup flour plus more if needed (dough should be soft and elastic)
Filling
- 2 egg beaten
- 12 ounces Romano cheese ¾ pound, grated
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
- 1 egg plus 1 tablespoon water for egg wash
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat, or spray with a non-stick baking spray.
- 2. Prepare the dough as you would a typical pasta dough, with a mound of flour with a well in the center. Into the middle break the eggs, add the water and oil, and mix together with a fork until combined and then begin incorporating the flour a little at a time. Once the dough comes together as a shaggy mass, knead it by hand until you have a soft, smooth, elastic dough. Add more flour or water, a small bit at a time, until that consistency is reached. Cover and set aside.
- 3. To make the filling, combine the eggs with the Romano cheese and black pepper in a medium bowl and stir until thoroughly combined.
- 4. Roll out the pasta dough to about 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch thickness. Place 1 tablespoon of the filling two inches apart across half of the rolled-out dough. When finished, fold the unused half the dough over the filling. Press around each mound of filling to release air and cut into squares with a knife or pasta roller. If using a knife, seal the edges with a fork. Place pigu on the baking sheet.
- 5. With a fork, beat together the egg and water and brush the tops of the pigu with the egg wash.
- 6. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
84kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
46mg
(15%)
Sodium
175mg
(7%)
Potassium
29mg
(1%)
Vitamin A
105IU
(2%)
Calcium
150mg
(15%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 25 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 84
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 84kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 175mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 29mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 105IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 150mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.