Ricotta Broccoli Rabe Pie Recipes

SPAGHETTI PIE WITH BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Cook broccoli rabe in boiling salted water 5 minutes, then drain in a colander.
• Meanwhile, cook sausage meat in an ovenproof heavy skillet (preferably cast-iron) over moderately high heat, breaking up meat with a spoon, until browned and crisp. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a large bowl.
• Add oil and garlic to skillet and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until garlic is golden, about 1 minute. Add broccoli rabe and cook, stirring, 3 minutes. Add salt, then pepper to taste. Add to sausage with spaghetti, cheese, and eggs. Toss well and spoon mixture into skillet, spreading to smooth top.
• Bake in middle of oven until center is set but still moist, 20 to 25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting into wedges.

BROCCOLI PIE

Steps:

• In a skillet, saute onion in oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; add eggs, broccoli, cheeses, salt and nutmeg. Pour into pie shell. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

POTATO-BROCCOLI-RICOTTA PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
• Add the broccoli and cook for about 3 minutes until just tender.
• Drain and run under cool water to stop the cooking process.
• In a bowl, combine the broccoli, potatoes, ricotta, sour cream, scallions, eggs, salt and pepper.
• Stir gently until mixed thoroughly.
• Pour the filling into the pie shell, smooth the top and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and paprika to taste.
• Bake for 60 minutes or until golden brown.

RICOTTA & BROCCOLI RABE PIE

Steps:

• 1. Combine the beaten eggs with the ricotta cheese,parsley,salt and pepper. Saute the onions and garlic with the two tablespoons of butter,add the broccoli rabe or your choice of vegetable,season with salt and pepper. Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees.
• 2. Line your pie plate with the crust and flute the edges,easier to do that now the later,pour in the egg mixture. Top with shredded mozzarella and grated cheese.
• 3. Place the pie on a cookie sheet to prevent spillage in your oven while it's baking. Bake for 45 minutes to one hour,check it towards the end by inserting a toothpick in the center. If it comes out clean it's ready to serve. Let it rest for ten minutes before slicing.
• 4. This can be served with a side of salad,soup or vegetable,also cut fresh fruit if you prefer. Enjoy!! :)