Best 7 Italian Spinach Cottage Cheese Pie Recipes

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If you're looking for an indulgent and comforting dish, look no further than an Italian spinach cottage cheese pie. This baked pie is filled with a creamy mixture of spinach, cottage cheese, eggs, parmesan cheese, and seasonings, all wrapped in a flaky pie crust. Whether you're serving it as a main course or a side dish, this pie is sure to satisfy your taste buds. Here we present our top picks for the best Italian spinach cottage cheese pie recipes, featuring a wide range of flavors and variations to suit any palate. From classic recipes handed down through generations to modern twists that incorporate unique ingredients, our selection offers something for every home cook.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK ITALIAN SPINACH PIE



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Use frozen spinach and a crustless presentation in this Italian-style spinach pie. This Quick Italian Spinach Pie is quicker to make than you might think!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 container (16 oz.) BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN 2% Milkfat Low Fat Cottage Cheese
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
4 Eggland's Best® Eggs, beaten
1 jar (7 oz.) roasted red peppers, well drained, chopped
1/3 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 tsp. dried oregano leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Mix ingredients until blended.
  • Pour into 9-inch pie plate sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 40 min. or until center is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 450 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 13 g

ITALIAN SPINACH CHEESE PIE



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This is a dish for the spinach lover. Great the next day also. I look forward to making it every spring when spinach is in season.

Provided by CANDLELADY9AH

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Savory Pie Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach - rinsed, dried and torn into bite size pieces
1 (24 ounce) carton ricotta cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 eggs, beaten
¼ cup chopped red bell pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch deep-dish pie plate.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the spinach, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs and bell pepper. Spread in the prepared pie dish so that it is a little thinner in the middle.
  • Bake for 40 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until the center is set, and the edges are lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 100.5 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 237.1 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

ITALIAN SPINACH-COTTAGE CHEESE PIE



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A quick and easy dish to serve as a main course or side, this spinach and cottage cheese pie also works great for or and brunch with its egg base. Get your protein and veggies all in one recipe. Great for those watching carbohydrate intake, as well.

Provided by Sarah Meedel

Categories     Breakfast Eggs

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 ounces low-fat (2%) cottage cheese
3 cups chopped fresh spinach, or more to taste
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 (7 ounce) jar red peppers, well drained and chopped
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch pie plate.
  • Combine cottage cheese, spinach, mozzarella cheese, eggs, red peppers, Parmesan cheese, and oregano in a bowl. Pour into the prepared pie plate.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the center of the pie is set, 35 to 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 96.1 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 487.9 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

SPINACH PIE PARMA



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For a hearty pie with a lovely Italian flavor, try this recipe. Spinach has never tasted so good! -Nancy Reichert, Thomasville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups seasoned croutons, coarsely crushed
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
3 large eggs, beaten
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
Sliced tomatoes, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the croutons and butter. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. In a bowl, combine the spinach, cottage cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, eggs, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, sour cream, onion and garlic salt. Spoon over crust. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes. , Garnish with tomato slices; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 645mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

ITALIAN SPINACH PIE



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Make and share this Italian Spinach Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups cooked spinach
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 eggs
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped (optional)
1/4 cup shredded fresh basil leaves or 1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper
1 partially 9-inch baked pie crust

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Roughly chop the spinach and mix with the ricotta cheese, eggs, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, olive oil, salt and pepper Add the mixture to the pie shell and bake in the lower third of the oven for 30 minutes or until the mixture sets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.6, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 91.4, Sodium 228.4, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.3, Protein 9

QUICK NO-CRUST ITALIAN SPINACH PIE



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This is a delicious no-crust savory pie that goes together quickly, and is very satisfying. The oregano and roasted red pepper give it a wonderful flavor. It is a good high-protien, low-carb alternative to quiche or to the Bisquick version of no-crust vegetable pies. The original recipe called for 40 minutes baking time, but it took a full hour in my oven. One pie serves 4 as a main dish (only 320 calories per serving!), or 8 as a side dish.

Provided by Chef Debi57

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h

Yield 1 pie, 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups low fat cottage cheese
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or 1 cup Italian cheese blend
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, well drained, chopped
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Spray a 9-inch pie plate with cooking oil spray.
  • Use a strainer or colander to squeeze all the excess liquid out of the thawed, drained spinach.
  • Combine all ingredients, and mix until well blended.
  • Pour mixture into pie plate.
  • Bake 40 to 60 minutes, or until center is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.3, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 226.8, Sodium 1478.6, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 5.2, Protein 32.1

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND SPINACH PIE



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The basic recipe came from my mother, but I've added a few ingredients. The flavors blend so well, and it even tastes good cold. This makes a hearty supper, especially when you serve it with a side of pasta. -Teresa Johnson, Peru, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
6 large eggs
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Pastry for double-crust pie
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown sausage and onion over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink, breaking sausage into crumbles, 6-8 minutes; drain., Separate 1 egg; reserve yolk for brushing pastry. In a large bowl, whisk remaining eggs and egg white. Stir in sausage mixture, spinach, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, garlic powder and pepper., Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll one half of pastry dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Trim pastry even with rim. Add sausage mixture. Roll remaining pastry dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle. Place over filling; trim, seal and flute edge. , In a small bowl, whisk water and reserved egg yolk; brush over crust. Cut slits in top., Bake until golden brown, 50 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 608 calories, Fat 40g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 248mg cholesterol, Sodium 787mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh spinach. Look for spinach leaves that are dark green, firm, and free of blemishes. Fresh spinach will give your pie the best flavor and texture.
  • Use a good quality cottage cheese. Cottage cheese is the main ingredient in this pie, so it's important to use a good quality brand. Look for a cottage cheese that is smooth and creamy, with no lumps.
  • Don't overcook the spinach. Spinach wilts quickly, so it's important not to overcook it. Cook the spinach just until it is wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Let the pie cool completely before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together and the pie to set properly.

Conclusion:

Italian spinach cottage cheese pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy filling, flaky crust, and flavorful spinach, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. Serve it with a side salad and a glass of white wine for a complete meal. This pie is also a great way to use up leftover spinach. If you have some spinach that's about to go bad, simply wilt it and add it to the pie filling. You can also add other ingredients to the filling, such as cooked chicken, sausage, or mushrooms. No matter how you choose to make it, Italian spinach cottage cheese pie is a delicious and versatile dish that is sure to please everyone.

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