Italian Three Cheese Pie Recipe

Name: Italian Three Cheese Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole Single Pie Crust; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 whole Large Onion, Sliced Thin; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 28 ounces, weight Ready Cut Tomatoes, Drained; 1/2 cups Red Wine; 1 teaspoon Dried Basil; 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Thyme; 1 dash Sugar; 1- 1/4 cup Low Fat Ricotta Cheese Or 1/2 Pound Crumbled Tofu; 1 whole Egg, Lightly Beaten, Not Nessesary If Using Tofu; 1- 1/2 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, Or Vegan Alternative, Divided; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 1 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese, Or Vegan Alternative

Servings: persons

1 whole Single Pie Crust
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 whole Large Onion, Sliced Thin
1 clove Garlic, Minced
28 ounces, weight Ready Cut Tomatoes, Drained
1/2 cups Red Wine
1 teaspoon Dried Basil
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1/2 teaspoons Dried Thyme
1 dash Sugar
1- 1/4 cup Low Fat Ricotta Cheese Or 1/2 Pound Crumbled Tofu
1 whole Egg, Lightly Beaten, Not Nessesary If Using Tofu
1- 1/2 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, Or Vegan Alternative, Divided
1 clove Garlic, Minced
1 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese, Or Vegan Alternative

1
Crust: heat oven to 425 degrees and bake pie crust for about 20 minutes until set and barely starting to brown.
2
Set aside.
3
Reduce oven to 375 degrees.
4
Tomato Filling: while the crust is baking, saute the sliced onion in the olive oil until just starting to brown.
5
Add garlic and cook for another minute or so.
6
Add tomatoes, wine, herbs, sugar and add salt and pepper (to taste).
7
Simmer for about 20 minutes until most of the moisture has evaporated.
8
Set aside.
9
Cheese Filling: Mix ricotta with the egg, 1 cup mozzarella, garlic, salt and pepper (to taste).
10
Gently pat the cheese filling into the bottom of the pie shell, evenly spread the tomato filling on top, then sprinkle with the parmesan cheese and remaining mozzarella.
11
The cheese forms a nice sealed top that keeps the filling moist.
12
Bake the pie for 30 to 40 minutes until crust and cheese are browned.
13
Remove from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing or it will come out in sloppy pieces.

439

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole Single Pie Crust, 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 whole Large Onion, Sliced Thin, 1 clove Garlic, Minced, and more.

Yes, Italian Three Cheese Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Italian Three Cheese Pie

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