🌿 Torta Rustica con Crema al Gorgonzola e Spinaci 🧀🥬

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while providing similar texture.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option that adds a cheesy flavor.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

pie crust

🥗Healthier: whole wheat crust

💰Cheaper: store-bought crust

Whole wheat crust is healthier while store-bought saves time.

Prepare the pasta brisée as the base.

In a saucepan, melt the butter and add the flour to create a roux.

Gradually add the milk while stirring to create a smooth sauce.

Add the Gorgonzola cheese and stir until melted and creamy.

Incorporate the fresh spinach into the cheese mixture until wilted.

Season with salt and nutmeg to taste.

Mix in the egg to the creamy filling.

Pour the filling into the prepared pasta brisée base.

Sprinkle grated Grana cheese on top.

Bake in the oven until golden and set.

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