Italian Sausage Ricotta Pesto Pie

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Italian Sausage Ricotta Pesto Pie

Italian Sausage Ricotta Pesto Pie
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    38 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    53 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    11

Embark on a culinary journey with this savory Italian Sausage Ricotta Pesto Pie! A delightful twist on traditional Italian fare, this pie boasts layers of creamy ricotta, fragrant pesto, crumbled Italian sausage, and a medley of sautéed vegetables, all nestled within a flaky crust. This recipe is guaranteed to impress your family and friends with its rich flavors and satisfying textures.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    28 g
  • Cholesterol
    43 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    19 g
  • Saturated Fat
    12 g
  • Sodium
    825 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    38 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
5 mins

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Remove pie crust from the freezer. (5 minutes)

02

Step
10 mins

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage. Cook, breaking up the sausage, until juices are released, about 3 minutes. Add red onion, red bell pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until sausage is browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes more. Drain and discard grease. (10 minutes)

03

Step
10 mins

Combine ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, pesto, Romano cheese, lime juice, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and lemon pepper in a small bowl. Spread over the pie crust. Sprinkle the sausage mixture over the cheese mixture. Arrange zucchini and walnuts on top. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. (10 minutes)

04

Step
30 mins

Bake in the preheated oven until crust is browned, about 30 minutes. (30 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, try using a homemade pesto. Fresh basil pesto adds a vibrant, herbaceous note to the pie.
If you prefer a milder flavor, substitute sweet Italian sausage for the hot Italian sausage.
Feel free to experiment with different vegetables! Mushrooms, spinach, or roasted eggplant would all be delicious additions.
Make sure to drain the sausage thoroughly after cooking to prevent the pie from becoming greasy.
To prevent the crust from browning too quickly, you can cover the edges with foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.

Elenora Batzglover

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 3.7/ 5 ( 3 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)

  • Quinten Price

    Jun 27, 2025

    Easy to follow and delicious! I will definitely add this to my regular rotation.

  • Monroe Klocko

    Jun 25, 2025

    I've made this recipe several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great way to use up leftover sausage and vegetables.

  • Mabelle Dubuque

    Jun 20, 2025

    The lime juice adds a really nice touch of acidity that balances out the richness of the cheese and sausage.

  • Eladio Becker

    Jun 15, 2025

    This pie was a huge hit at our dinner party! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.

  • Louie Rippineffertz

    Jun 10, 2025

    I added some roasted red peppers to my pie, and it was amazing! I'll definitely be making this again.

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