Dorset Sausage Pasties

Dorset Sausage Pasties
  • Author: Anonymous

These savory hand pies are filled with a flavorful mixture of red lentils, sausage, and peas, all encased in buttery shortcrust pastry. Each bite is a perfect balance of hearty and comforting flavors, making them a delicious snack or meal option. The crispy, golden crust gives way to a warm, satisfying filling that is sure to please your taste buds. Enjoy these tasty pies fresh out of the oven for a delightful treat that is both convenient and delectable.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion , finely chopped
  • 85g red lentils
  • 2 tbsp sundried tomato paste
  • 300ml vegetable stock
  • 4 good-quality sausages , skins removed
  • 50g frozen peas or petit pois
  • plain flour , for dusting
  • 2 x 500g packs shortcrust pastry
  • 1 egg , beaten

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a medium saucepan and fry the onion for 5 mins until softened. Add the lentils and tomato paste, and cook for 2 mins. Add the stock and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 15 mins, until most of the stock is absorbed and the lentils have softened.
  • Meanwhile, heat a non-stick frying pan. Fry the sausage meat over a moderate heat for 5 mins, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until golden and cooked through. Add the peas and lentils, season, then set aside to cool. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out each pastry to the thickness of a £1 coin and cut 10 saucer-size discs out of each, re-rolling trimmings. Pile 3 heaped tsp of meat mixture in the middle of each disc. Brush edges with beaten egg and fold over to form a seal. Pinch edges together, then brush with more egg. Chill on a lightly floured baking sheet for 15 mins. Can be made to here up to 2 days ahead or frozen for up to a month. Bake for 15-20 mins until golden.

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Cook Time

30M

Prep Time

PT20M

Yield

Makes 20 small pasties

Nutrition

  • Calories: 281 calories
  • Fat Content: 18 grams fat
  • Saturated Fat Content: 8 grams saturated fat
  • Carbohydrate Content: 26 grams carbohydrates
  • Fiber Content: 2 grams fiber
  • Protein Content: 5 grams protein
  • Sodium Content: 0.5 milligram of sodium