1 lb italian sausage
6 each eggs
2 package frozen spinach
16 oz mozzarella
2/3 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1 each pastry for two crust pie
1 tbsp water
Directions
Slice sausage. Cook until well browned. Reserve one egg yolk.
Combine rest of eggs with sausage, spinach, mozzarella, ricotta,
salt, pepper and garlic powder. Make pastry and divide, making on
piece slightly larger. Shape into balls. On floured surface, roll
out larger ball. Place in deep pie pan. Add filling. Roll smaller
dough ball and place on top. Trim edges and fold under. Slit top.
Combine yolk with water. Brush top of pie. Bake in preheated 375
degree oven 1-1/4 hours. Let stand 10 minutes. Serve hot or cold.
Servings: 10 servings
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Categories: Cheese; Dessert; Meat; Pie; Sausage
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