Italian Cheese & Greens Torta Salata
Flaky, buttery pastry wrapped around creamy ricotta, spinach, and melted cheese. A rustic Italian savory pie that's elegant enough for dinner yet simple enough for weeknights.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 16g
Ingredients
- 1 sheet (thawed) frozen puff pastry
- 4 cups (packed) fresh spinach
- 1 cup ricotta
- ¾ cup mozzarella, shredded
- ½ cup parmesan, grated
- 1 pinch each salt, black pepper, and nutmeg to taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a 9-inch tart pan or baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Wilt spinach in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until completely dry, ~5 minutes.
- 3
Let spinach cool slightly, then roughly chop and transfer to a bowl.
- 4
Stir ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, salt, pepper, and nutmeg into the spinach until well combined.
- 5
Lay puff pastry sheet on prepared pan. Spread spinach-cheese filling evenly, leaving 1-inch border.
- 6
Fold pastry edges over filling, pleating as you go. Some filling will show in the center.
- 7
Bake until pastry edges are golden brown and center fills have set, 20-25 minutes.
- 8
Cool 5 minutes. Slice into wedges and serve warm or at room temperature.
Tools you’ll need
- 9-inch tart pan or baking sheet
- parchment paper
- large skillet
- large mixing bowl
- spatula or wooden spoon
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