Spinach And Pasta Pie Food

SPINACH PASTA PIE

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven cook pasta according to package directions.
• Drain.
• Return to the hot Dutch oven.
• Add margarine or butter, toss till melted.
• Add 1 egg and parmesan cheese, toss till coated.
• Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 10 inch quiche dish or pie plate.
• Bake in a 375 degree oven for 7 to 10 minutes or til set.
• Meanwhile, rinse and chop fresh spinach.
• In a medium saucepan cook spinach, covered with just the water that clings to the leaves about 2 minutes or till steam forms.
• Reduce heat and cook 3 to 5 minutes more or till tender, stirring frequently.
• Or cook frozen spinach according to package directions.
• Drain well.
• Stir in green onion and parsley.
• In a bowl beat cream cheese and 2 eggs with an electric mixer on medium speed till combined.
• Stir in spinach mixture, skim milk, salt, oregano, and pepper.
• Pour into prepared pasta shell.
• Cover shell edge with foil.
• Bake in a 375 degree oven 25 to 30 minutes or til knife inserted near centre comes out clean, let stand 10 minutes.

SPANAKOPITA (GREEK SPINACH PIE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x9 inch square baking pan.
• Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion, green onions and garlic, until soft and lightly browned. Stir in spinach and parsley, and continue to saute until spinach is limp, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
• In a medium bowl, mix together eggs, ricotta, and feta. Stir in spinach mixture. Lay 1 sheet of phyllo dough in prepared baking pan, and brush lightly with olive oil. Lay another sheet of phyllo dough on top, brush with olive oil, and repeat process with two more sheets of phyllo. The sheets will overlap the pan. Spread spinach and cheese mixture into pan and fold overhanging dough over filling. Brush with oil, then layer remaining 4 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each with oil. Tuck overhanging dough into pan to seal filling.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until golden brown. Cut into squares and serve while hot.

SARA'S SPINACH PIE

Steps:

• In a large skillet over low heat, heat olive oil. Add onions and pinch of salt, and sauté until soft and beginning to turn golden, 30 to 40 minutes. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
• Return pan to medium heat. Working in batches and adding oil 1 tablespoon at a time as needed, sauté spinach until wilted, then transfer to a bowl. Coarsely chop cooked spinach, then squeeze hard to remove as much excess liquid as possible.
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly oil a shallow 9-by-13-inch baking dish and set aside. In a large bowl, combine feta, ricotta, Parmigiano-Reggiano, eggs and a generous amount of pepper. Mix well. Add spinach and onions and mix thoroughly. Add dill, and toss to blend. Spoon into baking dish, pat down evenly and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
• Bake pie for 30 minutes. Raise heat to 350 degrees and bake until lightly firm in center and golden on top, about 20 more minutes. If top begins to brown too much, cover lightly with foil. To serve, allow pie to cool slightly before cutting into squares. It may also be served cold.

SPINACH-ALFREDO PASTA PIE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions to al dente; drain.
• Meanwhile, heat Alfredo sauce over low heat or in the microwave on reduced power.
• Do not overheat!
• Cook or steam spinach to wilt; drain and pat dry.
• Combine drained pasta with Parmesan and egg.
• Press into bottom and up sides of oil-sprayed DEEP DISH 9" pie plate to form crust.
• Spread cottage cheese over crust.
• Spread spinach evenly.
• Spread Alfredo sauce; and place tomato slices over sauce; sprinkle tomatoes with Italian seasoning and salt and pepper. Cover loosely with foil and bake in preheated oven at 375 degrees F.; for 25 minutes.
• Uncover, and sprinkle with Mozzarella; bake for about 8 minutes to melt cheese.
• Let set for 10 minutes before slicing into wedges.
• Serve additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.

SPINACH-BEEF SPAGHETTI PIE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Add eggs and Parmesan cheese. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in pasta sauce and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes., Between two pieces of waxed paper, roll out cream cheese into a 7-in. circle. Place in crust. Top with spinach and meat sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake at 350° until set, 20-30 minutes.