Tuscan Spinach Torta

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Tuscan Spinach Torta

-almonds, toasted To toast nuts, spread on cookie sheet; bake at 180ºC or 3 to 6 minutes or until light golden brown, stirring occasionally. Heat oven to 450 degrees. Prepare pie crust according to package directions for one-crust baked shell using 25 cm springform pan (or 23 cm pie pan refrigerate remaining crust for later use). Place prepared crust in pan; press in bottom and up sides of pan. Trim edges if necessary. Spread mustard over bottom of crust. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until crust is lightly browned. Reduce oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter in large skillet over medium-low heat. Add spinach, onion and tomatoes; cook and stir 5 to 7 minutes or until onion is crisp-tender. Remove from heat. Add Italian seasoning, oregano, garlic powder and salt; mix well. In large bowl, cimbine eggs and cheese; mix well. Stir in spinach mixture. Spoon evenly into partially baked crust; sprinkle pine nuts evenly over top, pressing in slightly. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until filling and pine nuts are golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes.