Torta Pasqualina - Italian Easter Pie

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Prep Time
20 min.
Cook Time
70 min.
Yield
8
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Classic Italian Easter savory puff pastry pie with spinach, ricotta and whole eggs.

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

16 oz (450 gr) fresh baby spinach

15 oz (425 gr) ricotta cheese, well-drained

6 large Eggland's Best Eggs

1/3 cup (40 gr) grated Parmesan cheese

1/3 cup (40 gr) grated pecorino cheese

2 sheets of puff pastry

salt and pepper to taste

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Preparation

  1. In a large skillet, saute' the chopped onion in the olive oil. Cook for about 5 minutes until soft.
  2. Add the spinach, some at a time while mixing, until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Move the spinach to a bowl and let them cool down. Note: If not using baby spinach, chop coarsely.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350F.
  5. Line a 9-inch round springform pan (or pan at least 2 1/2 inches deep) with parchment paper.
  6. Cover the pan with one sheet of puff pastry. Gently press to the bottom and sides of the pan. Prik the bottom with a fork.
  7. To the bowl with the spinach, add the fresh ricotta (well drained), one egg, parmesan, and pecorino cheese, and mix with a fork. Adjust with salt and pepper if needed,
  8. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Using a spoon, make 4 cavities in the spinach mixture. Crack one egg into a small bowl, and gently transfer it into the hole. Repeat with three more eggs.
  9. Cut the second puff pastry sheet into a 10-inch circle, and cover the pie. Seal the edges with your fingers. Cut any extra dough if needed. Roll or pinch the edge to seal.
  10. Very carefully cut four slits on the puff pastry where the eggs are (you can also do it before placing on the pie). These scores are needed as steam vents and to mark where the eggs are so you know when slicing the pie when baked.
  11. Beat the remaining egg with one tablespoon of water and brush the top of the pie.
  12. Bake in the lower third of the oven at 350°F for about 60 minutes, or until golden brown in color.
  13. Let cool for 20 minutes before removing from the pan. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

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Information per Serving
Serving Size 1 slice
Calories 262
Fat 16.7g
Saturated Fat 6.8g
Cholesterol 158mg
Sodium 316mg
Carbohydrates 11.9g
Dietary Fiber 1.7g
Protein 17.7g