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Home » Recipe Type » Tarts & Pies » Spinach Ricotta Rustic Pie

Spinach Ricotta Rustic Pie

Last Updated June 29, 2019. Published April 2, 2015 By Rosemary 22 Comments

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Spinach Ricotta Rustic Pie a fast and delicious healthy Savory Pie. Made with fresh Ricotta and fresh or frozen Spinach. Spinach Ricotta Pie makes a yummy light dinner or amazing appetizer.

A delicious Italian Savory Pie Recipe, made with Ricotta, Spinach and Parmesan Cheese. The Perfect healthy dinner or appetizer.

I thought I would share this Spinach Ricotta Rustic Pie just before Easter as a lot of us will be serving a meatless Good Friday meal.

In Italy when you talk Torta Rustica/Rustic Pie people usually have a Spinach Ricotta Pie in mind.The other day I made the Italian Savory Rustic Pie which was my youngest daughter’s favourite, so today it is time for my eldest daughter’s favourite,  the Spinach Ricotta Rustic Pie.

If you are looking for something a little lighter, healthier and meatless this pie is perfect. Again made with a pre-made pie crust.

A delicious Italian Savory Pie Recipe, made with Ricotta, Spinach and Parmesan Cheese. The Perfect healthy dinner or appetizer.

You can toss the spinach, ricotta and some freshly grated Parmesan Cheese filling together in 5 minutes. It is then baked in the over for 30 minutes. And there you have a Tasty, Quick and Easy dinner or Appetizer.

In Italy on Easter Sunday we usually make a delicious lasagna or a some sort of Baked Pasta Dish, a Meat Dish is usually served, more often than not some type of Roasted Meat.

And you can’t forget an extra serving of delicious Roasted Potatoes with rosemary.

A delicious Italian Savory Pie Recipe, made with Ricotta, Spinach and Parmesan Cheese. The Perfect healthy dinner or appetizer.

A side vegetable or two, including, one of my favourites Artichokes alla Romana or a Simple Tossed Green Bean dish, and of course you can’t forget an amazing dessert, which in our house is usually some type of Tiramisu.

Easter Monday is also a big celebration of food here in Italy,  in a lighter but no less foodie day. Young people get together with their friends and if weather permits it will be their  first picnic of the year!

Spinach Ricotta Rustic Pie

A delicious Italian Savory Pie Recipe, made with Ricotta, Spinach and Parmesan Cheese. The Perfect healthy dinner or appetizer.

The Italian and I will be getting together with friends at their country house and hopefully having our first barbecue of the year.

Whatever you decide to serve or do  I hope you have a very Happy Easter  and I would love to know what everybody is cooking this holiday weekend. Buon Appetito!

Spinach Ricotta Rustic Pie

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Ricotta Rustic Pie

A delicious Italian Savory Pie Recipe, made with Ricotta, Spinach and Parmesan Cheese. The Perfect healthy dinner or appetizer. 
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Course Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 236kcal
Author Rosemary Molloy

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked spinach or swiss chard (must drain really well wring out a small amount at a time in your hands to remove as much moisture as possible)*, I used 1 cup of each
  • 1 cup ricotta 250 grams
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 crust pie dough

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 350° (180° celsius). Lightly grease a 7 inch (18 centimeter) pie/cake pan.
  • Roll out the pie crust and fit to the pie/cake pan, with the leftover dough use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes, strips or use an extra pie crust to cover the top completely.
  • In a medium bowl mix together well-drained swiss chard and or spinach (remove as much moisture as possible, nothing worse than a soggy pie)*, ricotta, parmesan cheese and egg.
  • Add filling to pie crust and cover with cut outs, strips or extra pie crust. Brush the top with a beaten egg or milk. Bake for approximately 30 minutes, let sit for 5 minutes, cut and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 236kcal
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    1. Cindy Felix says

      October 27, 2021 at 8:08 pm

      Hi there. I’m just wondering if I can make this ahead and freeze it , and then bake it when I’m ready to serve it? Thank you for your help!

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        October 28, 2021 at 6:08 pm

        Hi Cindy, yes you can, and it should be baked from frozen, it might take a bit longer to bake. Let me know how it goes.

        Reply
        • Cindy Felix says

          October 29, 2021 at 3:09 am

          Thank you! I will let you know! Can’t wait to try it and make a few for my daughters also!

        • Rosemary says

          October 31, 2021 at 6:57 pm

          Hi Cindy, great, let me know.

    2. Licia says

      July 5, 2021 at 8:44 pm

      5 stars
      I love anything ricotta! I would add a little nutmeg only because anytime I cook with greens Nana had a rule about using nutmeg. Love the simplicity and how delicious of a combination spinach and cheese become. I enjoy your recipes so much and your stories. Enjoy your summer, I miss Italy every time I read your posts.

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      • Rosemary says

        July 6, 2021 at 10:57 am

        Hi Licia, I know my MIL used nutmeg all the time also, and yes add it in! Thanks so much, Italy is finally opening up and it’s a hot summer as usual. Hopefully you can come visit again soon. Take care.

        Reply
    3. Mari says

      March 2, 2020 at 8:43 pm

      Authentic recipe! Instead of squeezing out the liquid, I toss the spinach into the skillet to saute with some garlic and a little red pepper, until the water cooks out. Adds a layer of flavor too.

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        March 3, 2020 at 8:05 pm

        Thank Mari, sounds like a good idea.

        Reply
    4. Denise Ryan says

      February 3, 2017 at 11:39 pm

      5 stars
      Hey Rose made this tonight..Sautéed spinach with some onion and garlic .added a little nutmeg salt and pepper. It was FABULOUS, Thanks so much for your blog

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        February 5, 2017 at 8:14 pm

        Hi Denise, thanks so much, sounds delicious, so glad you like it.

        Reply
    5. Sharon says

      June 29, 2015 at 10:28 pm

      Do you have a recipe for that pie crfust, it looks like it may have eggs in it. It looks yummy! It sure doesn’t look stor bought!

      Reply
      • Rose says

        June 30, 2015 at 11:40 am

        Hi Sharon, thank you, believe it or not it is store bought. Although you could probably use my crust recipe on Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse Pie, just leave out the sugar because you are making a savory pie and not a sweet one. Have a great day!

        Reply
    6. Randa says

      April 28, 2015 at 5:14 am

      I have a big family and I tried this on a site that doubles recipes well I had a ricotta ricotta rustic pie! Your the queen I looks so good! I’m scared to try mine! Wish me luck!

      Reply
      • Rose says

        April 28, 2015 at 5:13 pm

        Hi Randa, Thank you, hope you enjoy it! Let me know.

        Reply
    7. Veronica@downcakerylane says

      April 3, 2015 at 6:58 am

      This looks AMAZING! I can never get enough of spinach, and I just happen to have a lot of ricotta on hand…can’t wait to make it! I commented that I was going to use spinach on your other post and immediately there it is, lol. I guess great minds think alike, lol!

      Reply
      • Rose says

        April 3, 2015 at 8:39 pm

        Hi Veronica, haha I know I saw it. Have a Happy Easter!

        Reply
    8. Debi @ Surroundings by Debid says

      April 3, 2015 at 6:02 am

      this looks so good. I love these kinds of meals and this one looks delicious. I must try it! It was great to see you at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop!
      Debi

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      • Rose says

        April 3, 2015 at 8:38 pm

        Thanks Debi! Happy Easter.

        Reply
    9. Diane P. says

      April 3, 2015 at 1:13 am

      Another great recipe—-with more mouth watering pictures. I LOVE spinach. I love ricotta. You hit another one out of the park, Rose. LOVE your recipes!

      Reply
      • Rose says

        April 3, 2015 at 8:39 pm

        Hi Diane, thanks again. Have a very Happy Easter.

        Reply
    10. April @ Girl Gone Gourmet says

      April 2, 2015 at 4:45 pm

      I love how simple this is – especially the premade pie dough part. Hope you have a great holiday – sounds like you have a fun weekend planned 🙂

      Reply
      • Rose says

        April 2, 2015 at 4:56 pm

        Hi April, thanks, I know sometimes pre-made pie dough makes it really easy! Have a happy Easter.

        Reply

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