Italian Spinach Pie(double crust or topless)

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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.

Italian Spinach Pie(double crust or topless)

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

  1. 15 ozRicotta
  2. 1 1/2 cupShredded mozzarella (if using packaged shredded cheese get low moisture
  3. 3/4 cupgrated Parmesan cheese * I like to use a parmesan/romano blend or sharp imported Parmesan that I grate by hand
  4. 10 ozpackage frozen chopped spinach - thawed and dried (squeezed of excess water)
  5. 1 clovegarlic - minced
  6. 3eggs - beaten (if you plan on adding a top crust reserve 1Tblsp)
  7. 1/2 cupchopped salami or pepperoni, deli style (optional)
  8. 1Pastry for single or double pie crust or frozen/refrigerated pie crust

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F

  2. 2

    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).

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    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.

  5. 5

    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.

  6. 6

    Enjoy!!!

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