During the summer, people crave fresh, simple meals. Social gatherings with friends or family in the countryside or on the beach are on the rise, so it helps to have dishes that are easy to share and can be enjoyed without cutlery or plates. A recipe that fits all these needs is a meatball-inspired take on a classic: ratatouille and tuna empanada. Today, a straightforward and reliable method is shared for summer evenings, featuring classic ratatouille and tuna folded into a flaky pastry.
The easiest puff pastry empanada
Let’s craft a simple cake-like puff pastry, ratatouille, and tuna. If children in the home aren’t fond of ratatouille, simply swap it for fried tomatoes; the result will still delight the little ones and keep the dish approachable.
Requirements for this recipe include two sheets of puff pastry, three cans of tuna in olive oil, one red pepper, one green pepper, one egg, one onion, one glass of tomato sauce, two very ripe tomatoes, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
How to make a delicious homemade empanada
The easiest cake step by step
To prepare this dish, start by peeling and finely dicing the garlic and onion. Clean and chop the peppers and tomatoes as well. Heat a pan with a small amount of olive oil, then add the chopped onion. Cook over medium heat for about three minutes, then add the garlic, peppers, and tomatoes. Reduce the heat and let everything simmer for about fifteen minutes. When almost ready, stir in the tuna and tomato sauce and mix thoroughly in the same pan. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before filling the pastry.
When preheating the oven to 180 degrees, spread the puff pastry on parchment paper and poke the bottom of one sheet to prevent excessive puffing. While hot, place the filling on top and cover with a second sheet of puff pastry. Seal the edges well and press them with a fork to crimp.
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Lastly, beat the egg and brush the entire surface of the pastry. Bake the empanada in the oven for about 30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.