Spinach Pie II Recipe
- 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 2 bunches fresh spinach, washed, stems removed
- 1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C).
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil, then onions. Saute onions until soft, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and saute 5 minutes more, stirring occasionally. Add spinach and cook just until wilted, about 1 minute.
- In a large mixing bowl combine ricotta, parmesan, and egg. Mix well, then add spinach mixture. Stir thoroughly. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread mixture into pastry-lined pan. Cover with second circle of pastry. Trim and seal edges. Cut steam vents in top.
- Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.
