Pesto Quiche

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I made this over the holidays 3 times since

it went over so well.

 

 

Pesto Quiche

 

Pesto

 

4 cloves fresh garlic

1 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

2 tbsp. pine nuts or walnuts

1/4 cup olive oil

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tbsp. melted butter.

 

Peel and crush garlic. Turn into blender along with

basil, salt, pepper, and nuts. Blend at high speed.

Alternately blend in olive oil, and parmesan cheese.

Set aside.

 

1 deep dish 9 " pie shell

4 cloves fresh garlic

1 large onion

3 tbsp. butter

3 large eggs

1 cup milk

1/2 cup ricotta cheese

1/4 cup prepared pesto (see recipe above)

1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese

 

Prepare or purchase pie shell. Partially bake shell in

moderate oven, 350°F for 5 minutes. Peel and finely

chop garlic and onion. Saute in butter until

translucent. Lightly beat eggs. Mix milk with ricotta,

then combine with eggs, garlic, onion and 1/4 cup

prepared pesto. Turn into crust and sprinkle Parmesan

evenly over top. Bake in top of oven at 350°F for

about 40 minutes, until puffed and lightly browned.

 

 

 

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