Italian Spinach Sausage Pie
This is a hearty meal. You can eat it for breakfast or as a snack late at night.
It uses two layers of pastry. The filling has cheese and meat.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 8, 2026Share
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Description
This is a hearty meal. You can eat it for breakfast or as a snack late at night.
It uses two layers of pastry. The filling has cheese and meat.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 10
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
6 large eggs
5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
0.75 cup ricotta cheese
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.125 teaspoon garlic powder
0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (14.1 ounce) package double-crust pie pastry, thawed
1 tablespoon water
Instructions
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1
Set the oven to 375 degrees F.
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Brown the sausage in a pan over medium-high heat for 10 minutes. Drain the fat.
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3
Beat the eggs. Mix in the mozzarella, spinach, ricotta, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and cooked sausage.
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4
Put the bottom pastry in a 10-inch pie plate and add the filling. Cover with the top pastry and seal the edges. Cut slits in the top. Brush the crust with a mix of water and one egg yolk.
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5
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until the crust is gold. Wait 10 minutes before you cut it.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 636 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 45g
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Saturated Fat 18g
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Cholesterol 217mg
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Sodium 1369mg
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Total Carbohydrate 26g
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Dietary Fiber 3g
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Protein 32g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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