Quick Italian Spinach Pie
Spinach pie, also known as ‘Torta Pasqualina’, is a traditional Italian Easter dish.
This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Quick Italian Spinach Pie
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until translucent.
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Add frozen spinach and cook until heated through. Remove from heat and let cool.
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.
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Add the cooked spinach mixture to the bowl and mix well.
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Roll out the pie crust and place it in a 9-inch pie dish. Trim the edges if necessary.
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Pour the spinach mixture into the pie crust and spread it evenly.
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Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the filling is set.
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Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Total Carbohydrate 25g9%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 12g24%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
