Italian Spinach Pie(double crust or topless)

Name: Italian Spinach Pie (double crust or topless)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 15 oz Ricotta; 1 1/2 cup Shredded mozzarella (if using packaged shredded cheese get low moisture; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese * I like to use a parmesan/romano blend or sharp imported Parmesan that I grate by hand; 10 oz package frozen chopped spinach - thawed and dried (squeezed of excess water); 1 clove garlic - minced; 3 eggs - beaten (if you plan on adding a top crust reserve 1Tblsp); 1/2 cup chopped salami or pepperoni, deli style (optional); 1 Pastry for single or double pie crust or frozen/refrigerated pie crust

beemarg @beemarg

Another one of those recipes that has been floating around my family for as long as I can remember. My aunts don't add a top crust but I like to when making for myself for extra crunch. I'm the only one who added meat and that's only for my niece.

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Ingredients

15 ozRicotta
1 1/2 cupShredded mozzarella (if using packaged shredded cheese get low moisture
3/4 cupgrated Parmesan cheese * I like to use a parmesan/romano blend or sharp imported Parmesan that I grate by hand
10 ozpackage frozen chopped spinach - thawed and dried (squeezed of excess water)
1 clovegarlic - minced
3eggs - beaten (if you plan on adding a top crust reserve 1Tblsp)
1/2 cupchopped salami or pepperoni, deli style (optional)
1Pastry for single or double pie crust or frozen/refrigerated pie crust

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 375°F
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In a large bowl mix/stir together the cheeses, spinach and garlic (and meat if using) until combined. Stir eggs into cheese mixture (remember to reserve a Tbsp if using a top crust).
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For Pastry Crust * On lightly floured surface roll out pastry then line 9inch pie plate with pastry allowing edges to over hang. Fill with cheese mixture and spread evenly. **If using a top crust roll out second pastry and cover pie. Seal and flute or pinch the edges, cuts slits in top to vent. Brush with reserved Tbsp of egg.
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For Frozen Pie Crust * Follow packaging directions for preparing crust. Add cheese mixture and spread evenly into crust. ** If using top crust, follow package directions to make a double pie crust. Slit top crust to vent and brush with reserved egg.
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Bake at 375°F for 35-45 minutes or until top or crust is golden brown (or cheese mixture is well done). Cool for 10-15 minutes before serving. Can serve with hot gravy (tomato sauce) if desired.
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Enjoy!!!