1. Spinach and Roquefort

    Is this ever a winner? It is easy, light and rich. Go on make this!
     
    Serves 4
    500g ready-rolled puff pastry
    25g butter
    1 red onion
    125g spinach, leaf only
    150g Roquefort cheese
    100g mascarpone cheese
    4 eggs
    Black pepper
     
    Push the pastry evenly into a tart, lining the base and walls, then trim. Prick the base. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
     
    Preheat the oven to gas mark 4.
     
    Melt the butter in a pan over a low heat and add the onion. Cook slowly, lid on, for 10 minutes.
     
    Add the spinach and cook, stirring regularly. After 2 minutes it should be wilted. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
     
    Mix the Roquefort and mascarpone together in a bowl. Add the eggs and pepper and whisk well. Add this to the cooled spinach.
     
    Pour the mixture into the tart and bake for 45 minutes.

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  1. Spinach and Roquefort