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INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Press one pie crust into the bottom and up sides of prepared pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese, eggs, and garlic.
- Evenly spread mixture over the bottom crust.
- Evenly spread the spinach over the ricotta layer.
- In a large fry pan, heat the oil. Add the ham and peppers.
- Heat through, stirring until peppers are tender.
- Remove from heat. Evenly distribute over spinach.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over meat layer.
- Top with remaining pie crust. Roll and crimp edges to seal.
- With a sharp knife, cut four 1-inch slits in top of crust.
- Brush top evenly with remaining beaten egg.
- Place on a foil lined baking sheet.
- Bake on middle rack of oven for 50 minutes, or until top of crust is golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes on wire rack.
- Carefully remove sides of springform pan.
- Continue to cool on rack until set, approx. 20 minutes.
- Serve warm.