Main Course

Spinach and Ricotta Pie

Name: Spinach and Ricotta Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 portions
Cuisine: Française
Ingredients: 500 gr of fresh spinach; 350 gr of ricotta cheese; 80 gr of shredded parmesan; 2 puff pastry sheets; 2 eggs; 1 onion; 1 tablespoon of melted butter; 1 teaspoon of nutmeg; Salt, pepper

Inspired by the torta pasqualina, this sunny pie will brighten up your spring meals!

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20 min

Prep time

40 min

Cook time

Servings

Medium

Difficulty

Total time

Ingredients

500 gr of fresh spinach
350 gr of ricotta cheese
80 gr of shredded parmesan
2 puff pastry sheets
2 eggs
1 onion
1 tablespoon of melted butter
1 teaspoon of nutmeg
Salt, pepper

Instructions

1

In a pan, cook the spinach for 5 minutes on medium heat.
2

Drain the spinach by pressing well to remove all the juice, then chop them.
3

Chop the onion and sauté in the pan until it becomes tender.
4

Add the spinach after a few minutes, stir and remove from heat.
5

Pour the preparation into a bowl and incorporate the other filling ingredients: ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, two eggs, and nutmeg.
6

Season with salt and pepper, then mix well.
7

In a buttered dish, spread the dough, making sure it overhangs on all sides.
8

Pour the spinach-ricotta preparation into the dish and spread evenly.
9

Place another puff pastry sheet on top of the dish and seal the two together.
10

Brush the top with melted butter.
11

Bake for 40 minutes at 180°C.