A savory pie perfect for appetizers, starters, but also as a main course, the ricotta and spinach strudel is very easy to prepare and delicious. It is not the rolled version of the Easter Pie which should be made with simple dough and not puff pastry, and the eggs should not be boiled but added raw. Filled with hard-boiled eggs, it is also beautiful to bring to the table. I prepared it with fresh spinach, but frozen ones will do just fine. A crispy crust for a truly delicious baked dish. If you like savory pies, try the potato and stracchino savory pie or the broccoli and ricotta savory pie. I love the 12 tablespoon zucchini savory pie, but also the melting eggplant savory pie. Let’s get to work and prepare the ricotta and spinach strudel together.
OTHER SAVORY PIES
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 6People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop, Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients for Preparing the Ricotta and Spinach Strudel
- 1 roll puff pastry (rectangular)
- 2.2 lbs spinach
- 1 1/4 cups fresh ricotta
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt and pepper
- 1 oz Parmesan
- 2 tbsps breadcrumbs
- 3.4 tbsps milk
- 4 hard-boiled eggs
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Steps for Preparing the Ricotta and Spinach Strudel
Wash and dry the spinach. In a pan, add garlic and oil, add the spinach and let them wilt, add salt and dry them well. Chop them coarsely.
In a bowl, put spinach, ricotta, an egg, Parmesan, and adjust with salt and pepper. Mix well. Prepare the hard-boiled eggs by immersing them in cold water, bring to a boil and count 8 minutes from when it starts boiling. Immediately immerse in cold water to stop the cooking.
Roll out the puff pastry and sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Place the ricotta and spinach mixture in the center, nestle the peeled hard-boiled eggs into the mixture and cover with the filling (watch the video). Fold the puff pastry over the filling. Brush with milk after making cuts and bake at 356°F (static) for 30 minutes or until the puff pastry is well golden. Let it cool slightly and serve.
Storage
Store in the fridge for a couple of days.
