Ricotta Spinach Pie Recipe

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Ricotta Spinach Pie
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Directions:

  1. -Sauce-.
  2. Simmer tomatoes, uncovered for about l hour or until thickened (medium-low heat).
  3. Stir occasionally.
  4. Puree until smooth.
  5. Stir in the Basil, cream, butter, salt& pepper.
  6. Set aside.
  7. -Filling-¨' .
  8. Cook spinach until just wilted, cool until you can handle it, Then squeeze and squeeze again, chop finely.
  9. Melt butter in a skillet.
  10. Add spinach and saute 1 minute.
  11. In a bowl blend the spinach with the riccota cheese, pine nuts,egg yolks,parmesan, parsley, nutmeg, salt& pepper-Putting it together-.
  12. In a large baking dish put in a little of the sauce about a 1/8 , spread evenly Fill each of the patially cooked pasta shells with the riccota/spinach mixture.
  13. Completely fill them.
  14. Sprinkle a little semolina over each to seal them.
  15. Place the filled shells in the baking dish.
  16. Spoon the remaining sauce over the shells.
  17. If there is too much sauce save it for something else.
  18. You want sauce but not sloppy.
  19. Sprinkle mozzarella over it all.
  20. Cover with foil.
  21. Bake in 350F degrees oven for 30-40 minutes.
  22. Check during baking and add a little sauce if it looks dry.
  23. Remove foil and let brown slightly 5-10 minutes.
  24. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 633.35 Kcal (2652 kJ)
Calories from fat 366.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40.74g 63%
Cholesterol 190.51mg 64%
Sodium 404.19mg 17%
Potassium 1621.87mg 35%
Total Carbs 36.4g 12%
Sugars 9.49g 38%
Dietary Fiber 6.08g 24%
Protein 34.21g 68%
Vitamin C 76.1mg 127%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 4.8mg 26%
Calcium 645.5mg 65%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 94.06 Kcal (394 kJ)
Calories from fat 54.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.05g 63%
Cholesterol 28.29mg 64%
Sodium 60.02mg 17%
Potassium 240.86mg 35%
Total Carbs 5.41g 12%
Sugars 1.41g 38%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g 24%
Protein 5.08g 68%
Vitamin C 11.3mg 127%
Iron 0.7mg 26%
Calcium 95.9mg 65%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.3
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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