Pane Frattau (Sardinian Shepherd's Dish)

Inspired by the restaurant at Hotel su Gologone in Sardinia.

You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Sardinia!

Ingredients for 4 people:

• 8 sheets of pane carasau (a typical Sardinian bread also called "paper music bread" for its width and crunch)
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups of tomato sauce*
• 1/4 cup of pecorino cheese (or parmigiano reggiano if pecorino is not available)
• 1/2 gallon water
• 1 Tbsp salt

Directions:

• Bring the water with salt to a boil
• Dip a sheet of pane carasau in the pot just for a second and then lay it on a plate (it will soften but should not fall apart)
• Top this bottom layer with a few spoonfuls of tomato sauce
• Repeat again for a second layer of bread and tomato sauce 
• Place a poached egg on top of it and sprinkle with cheese (see picture)
• Repeat the same process for each plate
• Serve and explain to your guests to break the egg and spread it on top, then fold the layers of bread a few times
• The dish is ready to be sliced and enjoyed!

*Ingredients for tomato sauce:

• 1 can of diced tomatoes
• 1 garlic clove
• 2 Tbsp of EVOO
• 1 sprig of Basil 

Directions:

• Brown garlic clove in EVOO
• Remove garlic and add the diced tomatoes
• Add basil leaves
• Cook down until your mixture becomes a thick sauce

Buon appetito!