ITALIAN SPINACH TORTA

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Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (15-ounce) package refrigerated pie crust
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
FILLING
1 (9-ounce) package frozen leaf spinach in a pouch, thawed, squeezed to drain
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 egg, separated
1 teaspoon water

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Place oven rack at lowest position. Prepare pie crust according to package directions for TWO-CRUST PIE using 10-inch tart pan with removable bottom or 9-inch pie pan. Place 1 prepared pie crust in pan press in bottom and up sides of pan. Trim edges if necessary.In medium bowl, combine spinach, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic salt, pepper and egg yolk blend well. Spread evenly in pie crust-lined pan.To make lattice top, cut remaining crust into 3/4-inch-wide strips. Arrange strips in lattice design over spinach mixture. Trim and seal edges. In small bowl, combine egg white and water beat well. Gently brush over lattice. Bake at 400° F. on lowest oven rack for 45 to 50 minutes or until dark golden brown.* Cool 10 minutes remove sides of pan. Serve warm.*TIP: Cover torta with foil during last 5 to 10 minutes of baking if necessary to prevent excessive browning.Nutrition Per Serving: Calories 220 Protein 6g Carbohydrate 18g Fat 14g Sodium 480mgFrom "Pillsbury Best of the Bake-Off® Cookbook." Copyright 2004 General Mills. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Kajol Lakhan
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This spinach torta is a great way to use up leftover spinach.


Babar G
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!


Tyneil Allard
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This spinach torta is a delicious and healthy way to start your day.


Tea Top
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.


Collin Powell
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This is the best spinach torta recipe I've ever tried.


Queen Charity
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I'm definitely going to be making this spinach torta again.


MD AFZAL
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This torta is also a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Tommy King
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Tony Fountain
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I made this torta for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it.


OP GAMER DS
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a simple and tasty spinach dish.


kamran khan khan
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This torta was a great way to use up leftover spinach. It was also a nice change from the usual pasta or pizza.


shafiq Talpur
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Overall, I thought this spinach torta was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


jatoi5555 jatoi
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my torta didn't turn out asfluffy as I expected. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Tariq Mahmood
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This spinach torta was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more salt and pepper next time.


PASCAL ASUKU
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I would definitely make this torta again. It's a great dish to serve for brunch or lunch.


Santosh Gm
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this torta. The cheese and eggs helped to balance out the flavor of the spinach.


Shahidraza Rajput
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. I made it for my family and they loved it.


Linealilith Fergusson
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I've never made a torta before, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out great.


MD Rabbi Chowdhury
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This spinach torta was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the texture was light and fluffy.