Spinach And Parmesan Pie (2 Crust Quiche)
- 2 pre made pie crusts
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped pancetta or 1/4 cup bacon
- 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 lbs spinach, rinsed, blanched, and finely chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 pinch grated nutmeg
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter
- aged balsamic vinegar
- Lightly grease pie pan.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the pancetta and cook until just crisp, about 2 minutes.
- Add the onions and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
- Add the spinach, salt, pepper, and nutmeg, mix well, and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat.
- Add the egg and cheese, and mix well.
- Let cool.
- Roll out 1 pie crust and fit in bottom of pie plate.
- Fill with the cooled spinach mixture.
- Top with remaining crust.
- With a sharp knife, cut slits into the top crust and brush with the melted butter.
- Bake until the crust is golden and the filling is set, about 40 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve with aged balsamic vinegar.
unsalted butter, olive oil, pancetta, yellow onion, garlic, spinach, salt, fresh ground black pepper, nutmeg, egg, parmesan cheese, butter, aged balsamic vinegar
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spinach-and-parmesan-pie-2-crust-quiche-217590 (may not work)