SPINACH AND SAUSAGE PIE

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A flaky homemade crust holds up well in this pleasing pie brimming with sausage, cheese and vegetables. Serve it for breakfast lunch or dinner along with a fruit cup or garden salad.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

CRUST:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white cornmeal
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cold butter
7 to 9 tablespoons water
FILLING:
3/4 pound bulk pork sausage
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups ricotta cheese
3 large eggs
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, Parmesan cheese and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until mixture can be formed into a ball. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes., Meanwhile, cook sausage and onion in a skillet until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Add mushrooms and garlic. Saute for 5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender; drain and set aside. , In a large bowl, combine ricotta and 2 eggs. Add spinach, mozzarella, Parmesan, flour and sausage mixture; mix well. Divide dough in half; roll one half to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Spoon filling into crust. Roll remaining pastry for top crust; place over filling. Flute edges and cut slits in top crust. Beat remaining egg and brush over top crust. Place on lower rack in oven. , Bake at 425° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350° and bake 25-30 minutes longer or until golden brown. If necessary, cover edges of crust with foil to prevent overbrowning. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

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Pujita Yadav
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This pie is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


David Ramirez
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This pie was a little too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend serving it with a side salad.


Sha Fahad
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I loved this pie! The sausage and cheese really balanced out the flavor of the spinach.


Bath Shawi
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This pie is a great way to use up leftover spinach and sausage. It's also a very economical dish.


Chalana Pramodth
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I love spinach and sausage pie! This recipe is one of my favorites. The crust is always flaky and the filling is always flavorful.


Sahiem Lockwood
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This pie was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I probably won't make it again.


Khadijah Azizi
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Hugh Chesney
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This recipe was a disaster! The crust was soggy and the filling was bland. I will not be making this again.


God Know
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The spinach and sausage pie was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. I would recommend using less salt next time.


Tuhin Mia5
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This pie was so easy to make and it was absolutely delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Fahad Sadia
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Abigail Dunn
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This spinach and sausage pie was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the crust was flaky and golden brown.


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