Grandma Gallaso's Spinach and Potato Pie
by Mary Ann Esposito on Sep 12, 2010
Side dishes can be considered casseroles too. Case in point, this dish was served alone as a main course, but as the recipe was passed from generation to generation, it became a side dish to be served with fish, chicken, or meats. Watch Mary Ann Esposito make Grandma Gallaso's Spinach and Potato Pie at CiaoItalia.com!
- Servings
- 4-6 servings
- Total time
- 35 minutes
- Course
- Entree
Ingredients
- 1 pound spinach, stemmed and washed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 large all purpose potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- Salt to taste
- Grinding black pepper
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, or Italian Fontina cut into small bits
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F.
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Steam the spinach in a sauté pan with 2 tablespoons of water over medium heat until it has wilted; this will take just a minute or two at most. Drain and squeeze the spinach dry. Chop it and transfer it to a medium size bowl. Stir in the nutmeg.
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Place the potatoes in a 1 quart saucepan, cover them with water; add 1 teaspoon of salt and bring the potatoes to a boil; cook them until they are tender. Drain in a colander.
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Transfer the potatoes to a bowl and mash them with a potato masher; do not use a food processor or blender as this will make the potatoes break down and become very pasty and glue-like. Add the butter, and salt and pepper to taste and transfer the mixture to the bowl with the spinach; stir in the yogurt and cheese.
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Spread the mixture into an oiled pie plate and bake for 35 minutes until bubbly. Serve hot.