Italian Spinach Sausage Pie

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is evenly browned and no longer pink. This should take about 8-10 minutes. Drain off any excess grease to ensure a flavorful, not greasy, pie.

Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, separate one egg, reserving the yolk. Beat the egg white along with the remaining 5 whole eggs until well combined. Gently fold in the mozzarella cheese, spinach, ricotta cheese, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and cooked sausage until everything is evenly distributed. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Line a 10-inch pie plate with the bottom pastry. Pour the sausage and spinach filling into the crust, spreading it evenly. Roll out the remaining pastry to fit the top of the pie. Carefully place it over the filling. Trim the edges, seal them well, and flute for a decorative touch. Cut several slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking. (15 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins In a small bowl, whisk together the tablespoon of water and the reserved egg yolk to create an egg wash. Brush this mixture evenly over the top crust of the pie to promote a golden-brown color. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 55 mins Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. This should take approximately 50 to 60 minutes. If the crust begins to brown too quickly, you can tent the pie loosely with foil to prevent burning.

Recipe View 10 mins Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes before cutting and serving. This allows the filling to set slightly, making it easier to slice.