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Spinach Pie

Two round layers of pastry enclose a filling of spinach, cheese, and bacon. 

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 392 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French , Italian , American

Ingredients

Dough
  • 3 cups of all-purpose flour (if you like a more rustic texture and taste, use wholegrain flour) 3 tbsp of lard or butter (30g)¼ cup + 3 tbsp of milk (100ml)2 tbsp of olive oil (25g)Salt and pepper Lukewarm water
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • water
  • salt and pepper
For Filling
  • 3 lbs spinach, chard, or a mix of greens
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 7 strips diced bacon and ham
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • ⅔ cups Parmesan Cheese
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

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  1. In a big mixing bowl combine the softened butter, flour, a pinch of salt, and milk.
  2. Mix well and then knead until a smooth, elastic dough forms; add a few teaspoons of water if the dough doesn’t come together.
  3. If the dough gets too stiff, add some more milk.
  4. When smooth, make a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap; let it rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Wash and cook the spinach in salted boiling water; then drain it and squeeze out all the liquid. 
  6. Finely chop your onion.
  7. In a pan, melt the butter, add the diced onion, and stir in the spinach. 
  8. Season it with salt and pepper, sauté it for 5-6 minutes, remove it from the heat, and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
  9. Let it cool down completely and add grated Parmigiano Reggiano.
  10. Divide the dough into two halves.
  11. Roll out the first half and place it in a greased baking pan; prick the first layer with a fork and put in the spinach filling.
  12. Roll out the second ball of dough, thinner than the first, on the floured board with the rolling pin and place it on the top of the pie. Crimp the edges and prick the top layer with a fork.
  13. Pre-heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). When ready, bake it for 30 minutes.
  14. A few minutes before the end, brush the surface of the pie with a piece of butter.
  15. Put it back in the oven and bake for a few more minutes. Your erbazzone is ready.

Nutrition Information

Calories 392kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 0.4g Cholesterol 33mg (11%) Sodium 217mg (9%) Potassium 92mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 384IU (8%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 121mg (12%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 392

% Daily Value*

Calories 392kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Trans Fat 0.4g 20%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Sodium 217mg 9%
Potassium 92mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 384IU 8%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 121mg 12%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.