tuscan spinach torta

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33 Pinches
Myrtle Beach, SC
Updated on Sep 13, 2010
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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

  • Step 1
    To toast nuts, spread on cookie sheet; bake at 350 for 3 to 6 minutes or until light golden brown, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 2
    Heat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Step 3
    Prepare 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).
  • Step 4
    Place prepared crust in pan; press in bottom and up sides of pan.
  • Step 5
    Trim edges if necessary.
  • Step 6
    Spread mustard over bottom of crust.
  • Step 7
    Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until crust is lightly browned.
  • Step 8
    Reduce oven to 350 degrees.
  • Step 9
    Melt butter in large skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Step 10
    Add spinach, onion and tomatoes; cook and stir 5 to 7 minutes or until onion is crisp-tender.
  • Step 11
    Remove from heat.
  • Step 12
    Add Italian seasoning, oregano, garlic powder and salt; mix well.
  • Step 13
    In large bowl, combine eggs and cheese; mix well.
  • Step 14
    Stir in spinach mixture.
  • Step 15
    Spoon evenly into partially baked crust; sprinkle pine nuts evenly over top, pressing in slightly.
  • Step 16
    Bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until filling and pine nuts are golden brown.
  • Step 17
    Let stand 10 minutes.

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