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Ingredients
- 1 package refrigerated pie crust
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- FILLING INGREDIENTS
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 9 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 - eggs, beaten
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
How To Make tuscan spinach torta
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Step 1To toast nuts, spread on cookie sheet; bake at 350 for 3 to 6 minutes or until light golden brown, stirring occasionally.
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Step 2Heat oven to 450 degrees.
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Step 3Prepare pie crust according to package directions for one-crust baked shell using 10\" springform pan (or 9\" pie pan - refrigerate remaining crust for later use).
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Step 4Place prepared crust in pan; press in bottom and up sides of pan.
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Step 5Trim edges if necessary.
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Step 6Spread mustard over bottom of crust.
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Step 7Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until crust is lightly browned.
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Step 8Reduce oven to 350 degrees.
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Step 9Melt butter in large skillet over medium-low heat.
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Step 10Add spinach, onion and tomatoes; cook and stir 5 to 7 minutes or until onion is crisp-tender.
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Step 11Remove from heat.
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Step 12Add Italian seasoning, oregano, garlic powder and salt; mix well.
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Step 13In large bowl, combine eggs and cheese; mix well.
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Step 14Stir in spinach mixture.
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Step 15Spoon evenly into partially baked crust; sprinkle pine nuts evenly over top, pressing in slightly.
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Step 16Bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until filling and pine nuts are golden brown.
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Step 17Let stand 10 minutes.
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