Cotechino in a Pastry Crust Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 Cotechino sausage (about 1 lb)
• 1 sheet of puff pastry
• 1 egg, beaten

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Cook the Cotechino sausage according to package instructions until fully cooked.
3. Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness.
4. Place the cooked Cotechino sausage on the puff pastry, leaving about 1 inch of pastry around the sausage.
5. Fold the pastry over the sausage, rolling the edges to seal. Trim any excess pastry so that the seam runs along the bottom of the pastry-wrapped sausage.
6. Place the pastry-wrapped Cotechino sausage onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7. Brush the beaten egg over the pastry.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown and puffed up.
9. Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Serving Suggestions and Verdict:

Cotechino in a pastry crust is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a winter dinner. Serve it hot with a side of potatoes or your favorite vegetables.

The crispy and flaky pastry crust is the perfect contrast to the juicy and flavorful Cotechino sausage. The egg wash adds an extra golden color and texture to the pastry.

This dish is easy to make and is sure to impress your guests. Enjoy!