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Layered Zucchini Pie

By: ROSANNACANADA 
"Use up those summer zucchini to make this tasty pie! Best served chilled, but warm is good too."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (1)

What to Drink?

Beer Beer
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 15 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch slices
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent rolls
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomato pesto
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a 10 inch springform pan with parchment paper.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the Italian sausage; cook and stir until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain well and reserve.
  3. Heat the olive oil the skillet over medium heat. Stir in zucchini and garlic; cook until zucchini is lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Stir basil into the skillet; cover and simmer until zucchini is soft, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cool slightly; place in a square of cheesecloth or a colander and squeeze dry.
  4. Use one can of crescent dough to form a crust in the springform pan, pressing dough up sides. Layer 1/2 cup mozzarella , the cooked zucchini, the cooked sausage, and the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella in the crust. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; dot with the pesto. Beat the eggs, cream, and paprika in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Pour egg mixture over layered ingredients in crust. Place remaining crescent dough, in one piece, on top of pan to form a top crust. Trim; poke hole in the middle to vent.
  5. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes. Cover with aluminum foil; bake an additional 15 minutes. Turn off oven; allow pie to rest in warm oven for 20 minutes. Serve warm, or refrigerate for at least 3 hours to serve chilled.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 447 | Total Fat: 29.5g | Cholesterol: 108mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2009 by Lorraine   view full review
This is wonderful recipe and I will definitely make it again. It reminded me of somewhat of a...

 

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