Creamy Spinach and Ricotta Quiche

Ingredients

1 deep-dish pie crust (9-inch; frozen, refrigerated, or homemade)

2 tablespoons butter

1 ½ cups packed baby spinach leaves

⅓ cup chopped green onions

2 medium cloves garlic, minced

6 large eggs

1 cup heavy cream

¾ cup ricotta cheese

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided

1-2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper (or ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes)

½ teaspoon onion powder

⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese

8-10 cherry tomatoes, halved

Instructions