Leek, Pesto and Ricotta Pie

Leek, Pesto and Ricotta Pie

1 large leak, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons butter

2 large eggs

2 large egg whites

4 tablespoons cream

1 cup ricotta

3 tablespoons pesto

1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan

2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Coarse salt and freshly grounded pepper

8 sheets phyllo dough, thawed

Cooking spray

 

Preheat oven to 375F. Saute leaks in butter until soft. In a medium bowl, combine, eggs, egg whites, cream, ricotta, pesto, parmesan and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Lightly coat a 9 inch pie pan with cooking spray. Unroll phyllo, remove one sheet, placing in prepared pan. Coat lightly with cooking spray. Repeat with 7 more sheets of phyllo, spraying between each layer. Trim edges with scissor.

Spoon filling and leaks into the pan. Bake until golden brown and set, about 45-50 minutes. Cool before serving.

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