Ingredients

  • 1 (9 inch) deep dish pie shells (prepared or homemade)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 1 dash nutmeg
  • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 eggs (beaten)

Method

  • Heat butter and oil in large skillet.
  • Add onions and saute until soft about 5 minutes.
  • Add spinach to onions and continue cooking for about three minutes until the water has evaporated from spinach.
  • Season spinach with a dash of nutmeg.
  • In large bowl combine spinach, eggs and all the cheeses.
  • Season with salt and pepper if desired.
  • Pile mixture into unbaked pie crust.
  • Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for one hour or until golden brown on top.