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Italian Easter Meat Pie

Italian Easter Meat Pie

Celebrate Easter with this delicious Italian Easter Meat Pie recipe, a hearty dish filled with meats and cheeses.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold, cubed
  • 5 tablespoons ice water
Filling
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb Italian sausage casings removed
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped spinach
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch salt

Equipment

  • Pie Dish
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add cubed butter and mix until crumbly.
  3. Stir in ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough forms.
  4. Roll out the dough and fit it into a pie dish.
Filling
  1. In a skillet, cook ground beef and Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. In a bowl, mix cooked meats with eggs, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, spinach, garlic, oregano, black pepper, and salt.
  3. Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
  4. Cover with additional pie crust, seal the edges, and cut slits for steam to escape.
  5. Bake for 50 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
  6. Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15g

Notes

Feel free to experiment with different meats or add vegetables for a personalized touch.

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