Torta Rustica

Directions

1. 1
   1. Remove casing fron sausage and brown (crumble), and drain on paper towel. 2. Separate egg, mix yoke with ricotta cheese and basil or oregano.
2. 2
   Roll first pie crust to fit 9-inch pie plate. 3. Sprinkle 1/2 mozzarella, 1/2 sausage, all pimentos, all ricotta cheese mixture, then 1/2 sausage, 1/2 the mozzarella. 4. Roll second pie crust to fit top.
3. 3
   Use pastry brush to brush top of pie crust with egg whites.
4. 4
   Bake at 375° for 25 minutes.
5. 5
   Cover with foil after 15 minutes if crust is getting too brown.