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Pizzagaina
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Pizzagaina

8 ingredients 20 min + 45 min 2 9-inch pizzagainas openrecipes
Pizzagaina

"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!"

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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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