Best Ricotta Broccoli Rabe Pie Recipes

BROCCOLI PIE

Broccoli Pie image

Everyone seems to enjoy pie for dessert. But I surprised my family the first time I brought this pie to the table as the main course! They loved it and asked for it again and again.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 cups chopped fresh broccoli, cooked
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash ground nutmeg
1 unbaked pie pastry (9 inches)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Fat 27g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 157mg cholesterol, Sodium 446mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

SPAGHETTI PIE WITH BROCCOLI RABE

Spaghetti Pie with Broccoli Rabe image

Categories Cheese Pasta Pork Vegetable Brunch Bake Dinner Lunch Sausage Noodle Fontina Broccoli Rabe Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 (light main course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 bunch broccoli rabe, thick stalks trimmed, remainder coarsely chopped
8 oz sweet or hot Italian sausage, removed from casings
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 1/2 cups cooked thin spaghetti
4 oz Italian Fontina or Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 1/3-inch cubes
8 large eggs, lightly beaten

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.

RICOTTA & BROCCOLI RABE PIE

Ricotta & broccoli rabe pie image

The ricotta cheese adds a certain smoothness to this pie/ quiche. The featured ingredients are countless,I chose to use broccoli rabe in this one,excellent choice!

Provided by Eddie Szczerba

Categories Savory Pies

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 large eggs beaten
1 1/2 c half and half
8 oz ricotta cheese
8 oz mozzarella cheese shredded
4 Tbsp romano cheese, grated
1/2 c parsley, italian chopped
4 Tbsp onions chopped
1 clove garlic minced
2 Tbsp butter,1 pinch of salt and pepper
1 pkg refrigerated pie crusts or make your own,i did with this recipe.
1 1/2 c broccoli rabe blanched and chopped

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!! :)