Photo: Chad Montano
Pizzagaina
8 ingredients
20 min + 45 min
2 9-inch pizzagainas
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"Pizzagaina is Italian Easter pie. A very traditional savory dish that is a much-anticipated treat for Easter. It can be quite an undertaking to prepare, but I've got a simplified recipe here that the Italian Nonnis may curse me for but tastes great!"
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
579
Calories
51g
Protein
36g
Fat
7g
Carbs
Counts 4 of 5 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pork | 100g cooked | 242 |
| Ricotta Cheese | 1/2 cup (124g) part-skim | 174 |
| Mozzarella Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 85 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Pie Crust | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 4 unbaked 9-inch pie crusts, divided
- 2 (16 ounce) containers whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 pound large pepperoni, roughly chopped
- 1/2 pound sweet capacola sausage, roughly chopped
- 1/2 pound hot capacola sausage, roughly chopped
- 1 egg white, slightly beaten
Directions
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