Tuscan Spinach Torta

  • Prep 35 min
  • Total 1 hr 10 min
  • Ingredients 13
  • Servings 8

Ingredients

Crust

Filling

  • 2 to 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, regular butter or margarine
  • 1 (9-oz.) pkg. frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain*
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes without oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 eggs
  • 8 oz. (2 cups) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup pine nuts or slivered almonds, lightly toasted**

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 450°F. Prepare pie crust as directed on package for one-crust baked shell using 10-inch springform pan or 9-inch glass pie pan. Spread mustard over bottom of crust. Bake at 450°F. for 9 to 11 minutes or until crust is light golden brown. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, melt butter in large skillet over medium-low heat. Add spinach, onion and tomatoes; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until onion is crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Add Italian seasoning, oregano, garlic powder and salt; mix well.
  • 3
    Beat eggs in large bowl until well blended. Add spinach mixture and cheese; mix well. Spoon filling evenly into partially baked shell. Sprinkle pine nuts evenly over top, pressing in slightly.
  • 4
    Bake at 350°F. for 25 to 35 minutes or until filling and pine nuts are golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

  • *To quickly thaw spinach, cut small slit in center of pouch; microwave on High for 2 to 3 minutes or until thawed. Remove spinach from pouch; squeeze dry with paper towels.
  • **To toast pine nuts, spread on cookie sheet; bake at 350°F. for 3 to 6 minutes or until light golden brown, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
300
Calories from Fat
180
Total Fat
20g
31%
Saturated Fat
9g
46%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
130mg
44%
Sodium
490mg
20%
Potassium
230mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate
17g
6%
Dietary Fiber
1g
7%
Sugars
2g
Protein
13g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
60%
60%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
25%
25%
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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