Hey everyone, it is me again, Dan, welcome to my recipe page. Today, we’re going to make a special dish, italian spinach pie (double crust or topless). One of my favorites. This time, I am going to make it a little bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.
This is a double-crusted pie that is filled with a fabulous mixture of saut Eed onions, mushrooms, spinach, ricotta and Parmesan cheeses, and a beaten egg. The savory filling is poured into a prepared crust, topped with another round of pastry and baked until the crust is golden brown. This Italian Spinach Beef Pie I have been making for years and I am very excited to share this with you today!!
Italian Spinach Pie (double crust or topless) is one of the most favored of recent trending foods on earth. It is enjoyed by millions every day. It is easy, it’s quick, it tastes delicious. Italian Spinach Pie (double crust or topless) is something which I have loved my whole life. They are fine and they look wonderful.
To get started with this recipe, we must first prepare a few ingredients. You can have italian spinach pie (double crust or topless) using 8 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you cook that.
The ingredients needed to make Italian Spinach Pie
(double crust or topless):
- Make ready 15 oz Ricotta
- Take 1 1/2 cup Shredded mozzarella (if using packaged shredded cheese get low moisture
- Take 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese * I like to use a parmesan/romano blend or sharp imported Parmesan that I grate by hand
- Take 10 oz package frozen chopped spinach - thawed and dried (squeezed of excess water)
- Get 1 clove garlic - minced
- Take 3 eggs - beaten (if you plan on adding a top crust reserve 1Tblsp)
- Take 1/2 cup chopped salami or pepperoni, deli style (optional)
- Get 1 Pastry for single or double pie crust or frozen/refrigerated pie crust
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Steps to make Italian Spinach Pie
(double crust or topless):
- Preheat oven to 375°F
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Enjoy!!!
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