Spinach Pasta Pie

Directions

1. 1
   In a Dutch oven cook pasta according to package directions.
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   Drain.
3. 3
   Return to the hot Dutch oven.
4. 4
   Add margarine or butter, toss till melted.
5. 5
   Add 1 egg and parmesan cheese, toss till coated.
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   Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 10 inch quiche dish or pie plate.
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   Bake in a 375 degree oven for 7 to 10 minutes or til set.
8. 8
   Meanwhile, rinse and chop fresh spinach.
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   In a medium saucepan cook spinach, covered with just the water that clings to the leaves about 2 minutes or till steam forms.
10. 10
    Reduce heat and cook 3 to 5 minutes more or till tender, stirring frequently.
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    Or cook frozen spinach according to package directions.
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    Drain well.
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    Stir in green onion and parsley.
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    In a bowl beat cream cheese and 2 eggs with an electric mixer on medium speed till combined.
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    Stir in spinach mixture, skim milk, salt, oregano, and pepper.
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    Pour into prepared pasta shell.
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    Cover shell edge with foil.
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    Bake in a 375 degree oven 25 to 30 minutes or til knife inserted near centre comes out clean, let stand 10 minutes.