Ingredients:
- 1 sheet (480g) frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 large (50g) egg
- 1 tbsp (15ml) water
- 15 oz (425g) whole milk ricotta cheese, drained
- 10 oz (280g) fresh spinach, wilted and squeezed dry
- 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large (100g) eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cloves (6g) garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp (1.5g) ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
- 1/4 tsp (1g) black pepper
- 1 tbsp (15ml) extra virgin olive oil
Instructions:
- Sauté spinach in olive oil and garlic over medium heat until completely wilted.
- Place the cooked spinach in a fine-mesh strainer or kitchen towel and squeeze firmly until no more liquid escapes.
- In a large bowl, combine the drained ricotta, squeezed spinach, Parmesan, beaten eggs, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir until the mixture is uniform and velvety.
- Gently roll out the puff pastry sheet on parchment paper to fit a 9-inch pan.
- Press the dough into the pan, leaving a 1-inch overhang. Trim the edges or fold them inward.
- Spoon the ricotta mixture into the crust, smoothing the top with a spatula for a level finish.
- Whisk the egg and water together and brush the exposed pastry edges generously.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 35-45 minutes until the crust is a deep mahogany color and the center has a slight, stable jiggle.