Italian Spinach Pie
A savory Italian spinach pie with a creamy cheese filling and a golden, flaky crust. This comforting dish is rich, flavorful, and perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- pie crust or puff pastry
- fresh or frozen spinach
- ricotta cheese
- eggs
- parmesan cheese
- mozzarella (optional)
- onion
- garlic
- olive oil
- salt
- black pepper
- nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Cook fresh spinach until wilted or thaw frozen spinach, then drain well.
- Sauté chopped onion in olive oil until soft, then add garlic.
- In a bowl, mix spinach, ricotta, eggs, parmesan, and optional mozzarella.
- Add onion mixture and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Line a pie pan with crust and pour in the filling.
- Optionally cover with a top crust and cut slits.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and set.
- Cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Add bacon or pancetta for extra flavor.
- Use low-fat ricotta for a lighter version.
- Add herbs like basil or oregano for more aroma.
- Make it crustless for a gluten-free option.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently or serve at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Find it online: https://thefamilycooking.com/italian-spinach-pie/
