Spinach Pie



This is one of those dishes that really isn't a recipe as much as it is a collection of ingredients. I must have been needing the vitamins out of the spinach. This big, pretty box of baby spinach was just sitting there look all delicious.

I wanted something a little more special that sauteed or creamed spinach-although I love both of those dishes, too. So, this was the very satisfying dish that I created rather effortlessly. A spinach pie with a little freshly grated nutmeg and white wine. Nothing too over the top but wonderfully satisfying.

I used ricotta, Parmesan and a baby Swiss cheese with 3 eggs, a little chopped ham, freshly dried basil, a grating of nutmeg and a small 1/8 cup of white wine along with about 4 cups of baby spinach. The mixture was seasoned with a scant pinch of Tandoori spice, 2 tsp of garlic olive oil and about a half cup of milk.

The Tandoori spices were a nice compliment to the fresh nutmeg and enhanced the nutty sweetness developed with the addition of the baby Swiss cheese.

It baked at about 375 degrees for about 50 minutes.

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Theresa111 said…
I love pie and spinach, too. This is a lovely recipe. Would you consider adding it over at half Hour meals, under your recipe tab? I am certain members would love this dish! It takes about 24 hours for them to be uploaded.
February 23, 2010 at 10:28 PM
Teresa's New Life said…
Oh, Patti does this ever look and sound good!
February 24, 2010 at 9:48 PM
Home At Last said…
Thanks to both of you. As I said, not much of a recipe, just great ingredients! I will write up something for the Half Hour meals! Thanks for asking.

Teresa, this would be good for your luncheons.
February 25, 2010 at 5:26 PM
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