SPINACH RICOTTA TART

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Topped with tomato slices and crumbled blue cheese, this pretty tart is a great way to get good-for-you spinach into your diet. "Years ago, I borrowed the recipe from a college friend," writes Cindy Kelly of Amston, Connecticut. "Now, I'm asked to bring it to every party.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds fresh spinach, torn
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 carton (15 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash ground nutmeg
4 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches)
3 medium tomatoes, halved, seeded and sliced
2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • Place spinach in a steamer basket. Place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 2-3 minutes or until wilted; drain well. Chop spinach; squeeze dry and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, ricotta cheese, onion, basil, salt, pepper and nutmeg; mix well. Chop spinach; squeeze dry and set aside. In large bowl, combine the eggs, ricotta cheese, onion, basil, salt, pepper and nutmeg; mix well. Add the spinach., Place one sheet of phyllo dough in a 9-in. pie plate coated with cooking spray; spray phyllo dough with cooking spray. Place another sheet of phyllo across first sheet; spray with cooking spray. Repeat with remaining phyllo. Pour spinach mixture into phyllo crust. Fold excess dough under crust to form a rim; spray rim with cooking spray. Arrange tomato slices over tart. Bake at 400° for 35-40 minutes or until set. Sprinkle with blue cheese. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

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camillytortilly
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I've made this tart several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Ameedat Motunrayo
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This tart is a great way to use up leftover spinach. It's also a healthy and delicious meal.


Hamid Siddique
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I love this tart! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.


Jamil Khalil
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This tart is a great way to get your kids to eat their spinach. It's also a healthy and delicious meal.


Emma Emeka
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I made this tart for my family and they loved it! It's a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


Miriam Castaneda
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This tart is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the combination of spinach, ricotta cheese, and Parmesan cheese.


Leanne Dickinson
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I've made this tart several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


nish ghfh
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This tart is a great way to use up leftover spinach. It's also a healthy and delicious meal.


Sami King
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but I loved this tart! The ricotta cheese and Parmesan cheese really balance out the flavor of the spinach.


paul alex
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This tart was easy to make and turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt to the filling.


Abuhaider Sakib
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I made this tart for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


tania siddika
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This tart was delicious! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making this again.