RFCJ RECIPE ARCHIVE
Posted by : Dick Shugar KC: Spinach Ricotta Pie - dairy
Crust: 1 1/2 cup flour 1/4 tsp salt 3/8 cup sweet butter (unsalted) 4 tablespoons cold water Put all ingredients in food processor. Process to a soft ball. (use a little more water if necessary). Line a buttered pie plate with the dough. Chill thoroughly. Filling: 1 1/2 lb ricotta cheese 4 beaten eggs 3/4 lb chopped fresh spinach 2 cloves garlic 1 diced onion 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon basil 3 tablespoons flour 3/4 cup grated cheddar a dash of nutmeg Topping: 1 1/2 cup sour cream paprika 1. Saute spinach, salt, basil, and garlic. Mix all the filling ingredients well. 2. Spread into unbaked pie shell. 3. Top with 1 1/2 cup sour cream and spread to the edges of the crust. Sprinkle with paprika. 4. Bake at 375 degrees for 40-45 minutes.
