Torta Rustica
- 1 package of Hot Italian Sausages (usualy about 5 sausages in a package - 6inch)
- 1 large tomato
- 1 of each - Yellow, Green and Red Pepper
- 1 large Onion
- 5-6 slices of Swiss Cheese
- 1/2 bag of fresh baby spinach
- 1 box of Robin Hood Pastry Mixture (or any equivalent pastry mixture)*
- 1 egg
- *If the package makes a one pie, double it if you're using the large pie plate
- Slice the sausage into 1/4 inch coin sized pieces and saute. Remove from pan when thoroughly cooked and pat dry between paper towels.
- Slice the tomato, onion and peppers.
- Prepare Pie dough and place dough in the bottom of the pan.
- Next, place half of the sausage on the bottom of the pie. Add half of the peppers, onion and tomato. Add a layer of Swiss Cheese.
- Add a level of sausage and vegtables again, top with baby spinach and swiss cheese. Add the top of the pastry shell.
- Beat the egg in a small bowl and brush the top of the pie with the egg. Place in oven at 375 F. Bake for 25-35 minutes, watch carefully as you don't want to burn the pie.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/torta-rustica-1216567 (may not work)