Northern Italy Savoury Pie

Savoury pies are a popular dish in Northern Italy, especially in regions like Lombardy and Piedmont. They are often enjoyed as a main course during lunchtime.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Northern Italy Savoury Pie

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Italian Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Savoury Pie Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 15 min Total Time 1 hr 45 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2100

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 300 gram Shortcrust pastry
• 200 gram Spinach
• 250 gram Ricotta cheese
• 50 gram Parmesan cheese
• 3 unit Eggs
• 1 unit Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Roll out the shortcrust pastry and line a greased pie dish.
3. In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent.
4. Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
5. In a bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, beaten eggs, salt, and black pepper.
6. Add the cooked spinach mixture to the cheese mixture and stir well.
7. Pour the filling into the prepared pie dish.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is set.
9. Allow the pie to rest for 15 minutes before serving.
10. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 2g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.