Description

Enjoy the delightful flavors of Torta Pasqualina, a savory pie filled with fresh spinach, creamy ricotta, and eggs. This easy recipe brings comfort food to your table, perfect for a quick dinner or nourishing lunch. It’s simply irresistible!

Ingredients

Scale

2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
16 ounces fresh spinach
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
15 ounces ricotta cheese
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
5 large eggs

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Instructions

Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add spinach and cook until wilted, then set aside to cool.
Wipe out the skillet and add another teaspoon of olive oil. Sauté diced onion for 2 minutes, then add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
Once cooled, squeeze moisture from spinach and chop finely. In a large bowl, combine spinach, onions, garlic, ricotta, parmesan, 2 beaten eggs, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix well.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick spray.
Flatten one sheet of puff pastry and line the springform pan. Cut a 9-inch circle from the second sheet and set aside.
Pour the spinach mixture into the pan and create five indentations. Crack an egg into each indentation.
Cover with the 9-inch round puff pastry, folding edges over and pinching to seal.
Cut small vents in the top of the dough. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until golden brown and filling is set.
Cool for at least 30 minutes on a wire rack before removing the collar. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

This dish can be prepared ahead and reheated. It’s great for meal prep!
Feel free to substitute other greens like kale or chard if preferred.
Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 350
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 130mg