Neapolitan fagottini are delicious and flavorful appetizers ideal to enjoy during an aperitif or as an entrée. The puff pastry, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, encloses a rich and tasty filling thanks to the combination of ripe tomatoes, melting mozzarella and anchovies. The oregano powder gives an aromatic touch that pairs perfectly with the main ingredients. This appetizer is much loved in Neapolitan cuisine and is a true delight to savor.
Thaw the puff pastry at room temperature
Meanwhile wash and dry the tomatoes (preferably both of the same size) and slice the mozzarella thinly
As soon as the pastry is thawed, place the block on a floured work surface and, with a knife, cut it horizontally in half to obtain two thinner layers of pastry
Now roll out the first layer on the floured work surface into a very thin sheet and cut out discs about 10 cm in diameter
On each disc place first the slice of mozzarella, seasoning it lightly with salt, then the slice of tomato also lightly salted, an anchovy fillet and a pinch of oregano
Now roll out the other layer of pastry to the same thickness as the first and cut out the same number of discs
Moisten the edges of all the discs with water and place the empty discs on top of the filled ones, pressing the edges well with your fingertips so that the pastry rims stick together
If you wish, you can then pass all the edges with a fluted ravioli wheel to form a zigzag border
Brush the resulting parcels with the yolk previously beaten with two tablespoons of water and place them on the greased baking tray
Bake for about 30 minutes
Baking tray
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Neapolitan fagottini are a typical appetizer of Neapolitan cuisine, prepared with frozen puff pastry and filled with ripe tomatoes, large mozzarella, anchovy fillets and oregano powder.
Italia, Campania
Energy (kcal) | 341.84 |
Carbohydrates (g) | 26.32 |
of which Sugars (g) | 2.06 |
Fat (g) | 23.25 |
of which Saturates (g) | 12.63 |
Protein (g) | 7.32 |
Fiber (g) | 2.29 |
Sale (g) | 0.29 |