Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. sweet Italian sausage
  • 1 (9 oz.) pkg. frozen artichoke hearts
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 c. stuffed green olives
  • 1 lb. Ricotta cheese
  • 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese
  • 1 (9 or 10-inch) unbaked pastry shell

Method

  • Simmer sausage in water to cover 5 minutes.
  • Drain and cut into thin slices.
  • Simmer artichokes in small amount of boiling water 5 minutes.
  • Drain.
  • Combine eggs, olives, Ricotta and Parmesan in blender and blend until combined.
  • Sprinkle sausage and artichokes over bottom of pastry shell.
  • Spread cheese mixture over surface. Bake at 425° for 10 minutes.
  • Reduce to 375° for 30 minutes or longer until knife comes out clean.
  • Makes 8.