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Side Shot, Ricotta Pie with Spinach

Ricotta Pie with Spinach

4.50 from 2 votes
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Course: Breakfast, brunch, Main Course
Keyword: quiche, vegetarian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Chef Abbie Gellman RD

Ingredients

  • Frozen prepared pie shell whole wheat if you can find it
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 pound spinach stemmed and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped basil
  • 1 pound ricotta cheese
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • ½ cup grated cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepared dough should be rolled out and placed in a 9- or 10-inch pie pan as a crust. Some prepared pie shells can be purchased already in a tin.
  • In a skillet over medium-high heat, add oil. Add onion and salt and saute, 3 minutes. Add pepper, nutmeg, spinach, and basil, and cook for 5 minutes until spinach is wilted. Remove from heat.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together ricotta and eggs. Mix in cheese and onion spinach mixture and mix well. Pour mixture into pie crust and bake till firm and golden brown, 45 minutes.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

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