1 prepared deep dish pie shell, unbaked
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen spinach, thawed and well drained
1 tbsp. butter
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. basil
1 (16 oz.) tub ricotta cheese
3 eggs, beaten
1 small onion, diced
3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup dairy sour cream
paprika, for sprinkling

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Sauté chopped spinach in butter, black pepper, salt, and basil.

Mix spinach with all remaining ingredients except sour cream and paprika. Blend well. Pour into prepared pie shell. Spread sour cream to edge of crust and sprinkle with paprika.

Bake at 350°F for 40 to 45 minutes.

Submitted by: Lillian Herring