Spinach and Ricotta Torte Salate
Italian-style savory pie. This will have your guests thinking you spent all day in the kitchen.
What you will need
2 cloves Garlic
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
5 oz. Spinach
1/2 cup Grated Parmesan
1 Egg
1 cup Ricotta
1 Pie Crust
(Nutritional facts 200 calories, 14.25 g fat, 6.28 g carbohydrates, 12.17 g protein, 125 mg cholesterol, 336 mg sodium)How to cook
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Preheat oven to 350°F
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Assemble the ingredients.
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Peel the garlic cloves and chop or crush finely.
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![for a couple of minutes or just until it begins to shimmer and stream.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8769537-1637241472022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9NyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU2l6ZT0x.jpg)
Pour some olive oil into a heavy skillet over medium-low heat. Warm the oil for a couple of minutes or just until it begins to shimmer and stream.
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![A minute or so should do it.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8769537-1637241472022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9OCZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU2l6ZT0y.jpg)
Stir the garlic into the hot oil and let it toast until the scent hits you. A minute or so should do it.
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![wilted.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8769537-1637241472022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MTAmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9Mw==.jpg)
Add washed and trimmed spinach to the pan. Cook gently until the spinach is wilted.
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With the ingredients all prepped, it's time to build your pie.
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Place the grated parmesan in a large mixing bowl.
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Add the spinach.
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Add the egg.
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Add the ricotta and mix well.
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![move any air pockets.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8769537-1637241472022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MjAmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9Mw==.jpg)
Drape the pie dough in a pie dish. Press the dough down into the dish to remove any air pockets.
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Spread the filling out in the crust.
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![I like to Use a fork to crimp the edges and give them a little texture.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8769537-1637241472022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MjUmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9Mw==.jpg)
Gently press the edges of the dough down towards the level of the filling. I like to Use a fork to crimp the edges and give them a little texture.
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Bake for about 35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
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How to Crush Garlic
Basic cooking techniques. Using the side of your knife.