Creamy Tomato Spinach Pine Nut Bake (Printable)
Rich Mediterranean bake with fresh spinach, tomatoes, and pine nuts in a velvety creamy sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 10.5 oz fresh spinach, washed and roughly chopped
02 - 14 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
→ Dairy & Eggs
05 - 0.85 cup heavy cream
06 - 3.5 oz ricotta cheese
07 - 2.1 oz grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 2 large eggs
→ Nuts
09 - 1.75 oz pine nuts
→ Seasonings
10 - 2 tbsp olive oil
11 - 1 tsp dried oregano
12 - 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
13 - 0.5 tsp sea salt
14 - Pinch of nutmeg
→ Other
15 - 1.75 oz breadcrumbs
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a medium baking dish with olive oil.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook 3–4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add spinach to skillet and stir until wilted, 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, ricotta, Parmesan, oregano, black pepper, salt, and nutmeg until smooth and well combined.
05 - Gently fold cooked spinach mixture and half the cherry tomatoes into the cream mixture.
06 - Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Scatter remaining cherry tomatoes and pine nuts evenly over the surface.
07 - Drizzle remaining tablespoon olive oil over top and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
08 - Bake 30–35 minutes until top is golden brown and center is set.
09 - Allow to cool 5 minutes before serving to set texture.
# Cooking Tips:
01 -
- Its one of those rare dishes that feels indulgent and comforting while still being packed with vegetables
- The creamy ricotta base balances beautifully with the brightness of fresh tomatoes
- This bake reheats wonderfully for lunch the next day, if there is any left
02 -
- Squeeze excess moisture from the wilted spinach before adding it to the creamy mixture to prevent a watery bake
- The pine nuts can burn quickly, so keep an eye on them during the last 10 minutes of baking
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients whisk together more smoothly, so take your eggs and cream out about 20 minutes before starting
- Grating your own Parmesan fresh makes a huge difference in texture and melting ability