Spinach & Orzo Pie
Yield
1 piePrep
25 minCook
35 minReady
60 minTrans-fat Free, Good source of fiber
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ½ | cups |
orzo pasta
|
*
|
| 2 | large |
eggs
beaten |
|
| 15 ½ | ounces |
spaghetti sauce
chunky |
|
| 1 | cup |
Parmesan cheese
grated |
|
| 1 | x |
nonstick cooking spray
|
* |
| 10 | ounces |
spinach, frozen
chopped |
|
| ½ | cup |
ricotta cheese
low-fat |
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
nutmeg
ground |
|
| ½ | cup |
mozzarella cheese
part-skim, shredded |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 355 | ml |
orzo pasta
|
*
|
| 2 | large |
eggs
beaten |
|
| 448 | ml/g |
spaghetti sauce
chunky |
|
| 237 | ml |
Parmesan cheese
grated |
|
| 1 | x |
nonstick cooking spray
|
* |
| 289 | ml/g |
spinach, frozen
chopped |
|
| 118 | ml |
ricotta cheese
low-fat |
|
| 1.3 | ml |
nutmeg
ground |
|
| 118 | ml |
mozzarella cheese
part-skim, shredded |
*
|
Directions
Cook orzo according to package directions; drain.
Combine eggs, orzo ½ cup of spaghetti sauce, and the Parmesan cheese.
Spray a 9 inch pie plate wi th nonstick coating.
Spread orzo mixture over bottom and up sides of pie pl ate to form a shell.
Cook spinach according to package directions; drain well.
In another bowl stir together spinach, ricotta cheese, and nutmeg.
Spoon into bottom of pasta-lined plate.
Spread remaining spaghetti sauce over spinach layer.
Cover edge of pie with foil. Bake in a 350℉ (180℃) oven for 30 minutes.
Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Bake for 3 to 5 minutes more or until cheese melts.
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
