Pizzagaina, also called Italian Easter pie, is a much-anticipated savory treat during Easter. It can be quite an undertaking to prepare, but I’ve got a simplified recipe here. Italian nonnis may curse me, but it tastes great!
Ingredients
- 4 unbaked 9-inch pie crusts, divided
- 2 (16 ounce) containers whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ½ pound sweet capicola (coppa)
- ½ pound hot capicola (coppa)
- ¼ pound pepperoni
- 1 large egg white, slightly beaten
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Press 1 pie crust each into the bottom of two 9-inch pie dishes; set aside.
Step 2
Mix together ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and eggs in a large bowl until well combined. Roughly chop sweet capicola, hot capicola, and pepperoni; fold into cheese mixture. Divide evenly between the prepared pie dishes.
Step 3
Top each with a remaining pie crust, crimping the edges together to seal. Brush the top of each pie with beaten egg white.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown, 45 to 60 minutes. Let cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 16 | |
Calories 529 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat40g | 51% |
Saturated Fat15g | 75% |
Cholesterol82mg | 27% |
Sodium804mg | 35% |
Total Carbohydrate23g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 6% |
Total Sugars0g | |
Protein19g | |
Calcium184mg | 14% |
Iron3mg | 14% |
Potassium188mg | 4% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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