RUSTIC PIE with Spinach and Ricotta

RUSTIC PIE with Spinach and Ricotta, easy and quick savory pie, perfect main dish for dinner, takeaway lunch or appetizer, without yeast or rising.

Simple, quick, and tasty the rustic pie with spinach and ricotta, perfect for dinner as a main dish, the spinach does not need to be boiled, just sautéed in the pan, in fact, they can also be used raw, so the preparation of this rustic pizza is quite fast.

The recipe for the rustic pie with spinach and ricotta is very quick, without yeast, so no waiting for the dough to rise, the pastry is delicious, of course, you can vary the filling, if you don’t like spinach or ricotta, you can always change or replace them with something else.

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Published October 24, 2016 14:32

RUSTIC TART with Spinach and Ricotta
  • Difficulty: Very Easy
  • Cost: Very Cheap
  • Preparation time: 20 Minutes
  • Portions: 6-8
  • Cooking methods: Oven, Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: All Seasons, Spring, Summer, Fall

Ingredients

  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3.5 tbsp water
  • 1.1 lbs spinach
  • 9 oz ricotta
  • 1 egg
  • 5 oz provola cheese
  • 1 tsp salt

Steps

  • Wash the spinach.

  • Oil a pan, add a garlic clove, let it brown then remove it.

  • Add the spinach and sauté them for a few minutes.

  • Prepare the base dough.

  • Pour the flour into a bowl or food processor, add the oils, salt, and water gradually.

  • Work everything, the dough should have a firm consistency, not sticky, so add water as needed.

  • Divide the dough into two parts, one larger and one a bit smaller, and roll them out. Place the larger one in a greased pan.

  • Mix the ricotta with salt and an egg or water if preferred, I didn’t use it.

  • Pour the spinach over the pastry, add the ricotta, some provola pieces if you like, and cover with the other pastry.

  • Cook for about 15 minutes per side, flipping the rustic pie with the help of a plate.

  • Alternatively, you can bake at 355°F for about 25 minutes, keep it under control.

    Bon appétit

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RUSTIC PIE with Spinach and Ricotta

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FAQ (Questions and Answers) RUSTIC PIE with Spinach and Ricotta

  • Can I use puff pastry for the rustic pie?

    Of course! Puff pastry is perfect even though this base is very quick.

  • How can I replace the spinach?

    You can use other vegetables depending on the season, spinach, peppers, onions, and mushrooms are great.

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