SPINACH RICOTTA PIE - FROM THE MOOSEWOOD COOKBOOK

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I had this delightful dish at a great friend's home and my daughter fell in love with the recipe and has requested it for her birthday meal. It is quite delicious!

Provided by Cook4_6

Categories     Brunch

Time 2h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup flour
1/3 cup butter, cold
3 tablespoons buttermilk, cold
1/2 lb chopped spinach
1 onion, small diced
salt and black pepper
1/2 teaspoon basil
1 lb ricotta cheese
3 eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup cheese, grated sharp
1 dash nutmeg
1 cup sour cream
paprika

Steps:

  • To make the crust,cut together flour with butter until uniformly blended. Add buttermilk. Chill at least one hour in a ball. Roll out into 9" pie crust.
  • To make the filling, saute spinach and onion. Add black pepper, salt and basil. Mix in bowl with ricotta cheese, eggs, flour, cheese,.
  • and nutmeg. Spread into unbaked pie shell. Top with sour cream and paprika. Bake at 375 degrees for 40-45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.4, Fat 32.8, SaturatedFat 19.5, Cholesterol 185, Sodium 349.8, Carbohydrate 26.7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 3, Protein 18.5

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