Italian Spinach Pie (double crust or topless)
Italian Spinach Pie (double crust or topless)

Hello everybody, it’s Jim, welcome to our recipe site. Today, we’re going to prepare a distinctive dish, italian spinach pie (double crust or topless). It is one of my favorites. This time, I’m gonna make it a bit tasty. This will be really delicious.

** If using top crust, follow package directions to make a double pie crust. Slit top crust to vent and brush with reserved egg. Heat butter and oil in large skillet. Add spinach to onions and continue cooking for about three minutes until the water has evaporated from spinach.

Italian Spinach Pie (double crust or topless) is one of the most favored of current trending meals on earth. It’s simple, it’s quick, it tastes yummy. It’s enjoyed by millions daily. They’re fine and they look fantastic. Italian Spinach Pie (double crust or topless) is something that I’ve loved my whole life.

To get started with this recipe, we must first prepare a few components. You can cook italian spinach pie (double crust or topless) using 8 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

The ingredients needed to make Italian Spinach Pie

(double crust or topless):

  1. Make ready 15 oz Ricotta
  2. Get 1 1/2 cup Shredded mozzarella (if using packaged shredded cheese get low moisture
  3. Get 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese * I like to use a parmesan/romano blend or sharp imported Parmesan that I grate by hand
  4. Get 10 oz package frozen chopped spinach - thawed and dried (squeezed of excess water)
  5. Take 1 clove garlic - minced
  6. Make ready 3 eggs - beaten (if you plan on adding a top crust reserve 1Tblsp)
  7. Prepare 1/2 cup chopped salami or pepperoni, deli style (optional)
  8. Prepare 1 Pastry for single or double pie crust or frozen/refrigerated pie crust

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. She has made this pie for pretty much every occasion under the sun.

Steps to make Italian Spinach Pie

(double crust or topless):

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F
  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. 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. 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. 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. Enjoy!!!

I'm the only one who added meat and that's only for my niece. She has made this pie for pretty much every occasion under the sun. Parties, pot-lucks, showers, card games, supper clubs, meet-ups, Sunday night dinners — this spinach pie has gotten around and it's always a hit. You might even say I have. Line the chilled pie crust with a double thickness of aluminum foil.

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