torta pasqualina • easter pie

How To Make torta pasqualina • easter pie

• Step 1
  In a large pot over medium-high heat, add butter and when melted and it starts sizzling, add 10 oz. baby spinach leaves. Cover and set the timer for 2 minutes but every 30 seconds or so, stir well; cover after each stir.
• Step 2
  Using a spider strainer, transfer the leaves to a colander sitting over a bowl to drain.
• Step 3
  Add the second bag and repeat the same steps; cover, set the timer for 2 minutes and stir every 30 seconds. Transfer to the colander.
• Step 4
  Add the kale, pour in the liquid that drained from the spinach leaves and repeat the same process except wilt for 4 minutes instead of 2.
• Step 5
  Transfer the kale to the colander along with the spinach and let them cool off for 10 minutes.
• Step 6
  When cool enough to handle, working in batches, transfer the greens to a thin clean dish towel, gather the corners and squeeze out as much liquid as possible before chopping them into very small pieces including the stems; set aside.
• Step 7
  In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tbsp. oil and when it gets hot, add onions; sprinkle on a couple pinches of salt. Sauté until soft, about 6 minutes, making sure not to brown them. To be on the safe side, add another tablespoon of oil.
• Step 8
  Halfway through cooking, add red peppers; sauté 3 minutes Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
• Step 9
  Transfer the veggies to a bowl and set aside.
• Step 10
  In the same skillet, add 1 ½ tbsp. oil. When hot, add chopped greens and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
• Step 11
  Transfer the greens to a large bowl; set aside.
• Step 12
  In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, ½ cup Parmesan, 1 egg, nutmeg, Italian seasoning, parsley, veggie mixture, salt and pepper; stir well.
• Step 13
  Add ricotta mixture to greens and stir well until blended.
• Step 14
  Preheat oven to 400ºF degrees and lightly brush oil in a springform pan. Add some flour and coat the bakeware uniformly; set aside.
• Step 15
  Roll one sheet of puff pastry down to ¼-inch thick and 12-inch circle. Place it in the prepared pan.
• Step 16
  Spoon in filling mixture and even it out with the back of the spoon. Make 5 big wells before cracking an egg in each of them. Sprinkle on the remaining ½ cup Parmesan cheese.
• Step 17
  Roll second sheet of puff pastry into 9-inch circle. Place sheet over the filling and pinch edges together to seal the pie.
• Step 18
  Using a sharp knife, cut a small hole in the center of the pie to let steam escape. Brush an egg wash on top of the pie including the edges.
• Step 19
  Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for about 55 to 60 minutes or until very well browned.
• Step 20
  Remove from the heat and let cool for 30 minutes before removing from the springform pan and slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
• Step 21
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