Italian Spinach Pie Recipe

Name: Italian Spinach Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 400 g plain flour; 4 medium eggs + 6 egg yolks; 1/2 tsp salt; 200 g butter, softened + 1 tblsp; 75 g pine nuts; 1 medium onion, finely diced; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 450 g frozen spinach, thawed; 2 tbsp breadcrumbs; 300 g ricotta; 50 g parmesan, grated; 1/4 tsp nutmeg; 3-4 tbsp milk

Servings: persons

400 g plain flour
4 medium eggs + 6 egg yolks
1/2 tsp salt
200 g butter, softened + 1 tblsp
75 g pine nuts
1 medium onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
450 g frozen spinach, thawed
2 tbsp breadcrumbs
300 g ricotta
50 g parmesan, grated
1/4 tsp nutmeg
3-4 tbsp milk

1
Mix flour, 2 eggs, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 cup butter and 2-3 tbsp water. Knead until smooth then wrap in plastic wrap and chill for about 30 mins.
2
Heat 1 tbsp butter in a frying pan and sweat onion and garlic until soft. Add spinach and cook for 2 mins over low heat.
3
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F. Line a 10 inch cake pan with parchment paper. Turn dough out onto a floured work surface and roll 2/3 into 13 inch disc. Transfer to prepared pan and press up edges to around 1 1/2 inch. Prick dough several times with a fork and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
4
Mix pine nuts with 2 eggs, spinach mixture, ricotta and Parmesan. Season and add nutmeg then transfer to pan. Make 6 wells in the filling and place 1 egg yolk in each. Roll remaining dough into an 11 inch lid and place on top. Cut off excess dough, firm edges, cut a hole in the center, brush with milk and bake for 30-40 mins until golden brown. Brush with milk again and return to oven for 20 mins. Remove and allow to cool slightly before cutting. Serve with pine nuts.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 400 g plain flour, 4 medium eggs + 6 egg yolks, 1/2 tsp salt, 200 g butter, softened + 1 tblsp, and more.

Yes, Italian Spinach Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Italian Spinach Pie

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