Spinach Pie

So good! Maybe not the healthiest with all that cheese but totally worth it. Charles even loved it even though it was meatless! This recipe was given to me by my mom.


Yield: Serves 6


Recipe for one pie crust (or buy one from the store)

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 10-ounce package fresh, washed baby spinach chopped up.
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 15-ounce container ricotta cheese
8 ounce mozzarella cheese, grated
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 large eggs, beaten to blend



preparation

Preheat oven to 350°F. Make pie crust, bake for 8-10 min at 450 degrees. Take out and set aside.

Pour olive oil into a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until tender, about 8 minutes. Mix in spinach, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Sauté until it cooks down a bit




Combine ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses in large bowl. Mix in eggs. Add spinach mixture; blend well.



Spoon cheese mixture into pie crust.



Bake until filling is set in center and brown on top, about 40-50 minutes.




Let stand 10 minutes. Cut pie into wedges and enjoy!