Spinach Ricotta Pie Recipe

• The Crust:
• 6 Tbs. butter/margarine, cut into small pieces
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• About 4 Tbs. cold water, milk, or buttermilk
• The Filling:
• 1 tsp. butter/margarine
• 1 cup minced onion
• 1 lb. spinach, stemmed and finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1 tsp. basil
• 1 lb. ricotta cheese
• 2 or 3 beaten eggs
• 3 Tbs. flour
• 1/2 cup packed grated sharp cheese of your choice
• a dash of nutmeg
• Optional topping:
• 1 cup sour cream (may be low fat), lightly beaten
• paprika

Directions