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Italian Sausage Ricotta Pesto Pie

A delicious pie combining Italian sausage, ricotta, and pesto for a savory treat.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Italian sausage casing removed
  • 1 cup Ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup Pesto
  • 1 Pie crust store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 Egg beaten

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage, ricotta cheese, and pesto.
  4. Place the pie crust in a pie dish. Spread the sausage mixture evenly over the crust.
  5. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sausage mixture.
  6. Brush the edges of the pie crust with the beaten egg.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
  8. Let the pie cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 900mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Pesto, Pie, Ricotta, Sausage
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