Friday, April 2, 2010

Anna Sultana's Torta ta' l-Irkotta / Easy Maltese Ricotta Pie

Okay...  I received a few e mails asking for Ma's healthier version of Carmela's Pizza Rustica.  

Relax.  It's really easy to make.  Plenty of time to make it before Easter.


                        Torta ta' l-Irkotta

grease 9 inch pie pan          
preheat oven to 400ยบ           
bake 30 min. 

400 g flaky or puff pastry
line the bottom and sides of the dish
with 3/4 of the pastry
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mix together
400 g ricotta
3 large eggs
season with salt and pepper
spoon mixture into the pie dish
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Cover the mixture with the remaining pastry
brush with milk or beaten egg
prick all over with a fork
bake 30 minutes or until brown

Easy, no?