TORTA DI FORMAGGIO (SAVORY CHEESE TORTE)

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This is something I came up with while trying to figure out what to do with the rest of my ricotta cheese from a lasagna that I made earlier! It is just as good as a vegetarian dish by omitting the lard-based crust and sausage. I have made this several times and get rave reviews every time!

Provided by Charles Thomas

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 2h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust
2 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, at room temperature
1 cup Asiago cheese shavings
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 ½ pounds bulk Italian sausage
3 tablespoons butter
4 zucchinis, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 cup shredded carrots
¼ pound crimini mushrooms, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
5 eggs
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 (16 ounce) container ricotta cheese
¾ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon garlic and herb seasoning blend (such as Mrs. Dash®)
¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Fit each pie pastry into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. Prick each crust several times with a fork.
  • Bake crusts in preheated oven until lightly browned, about 7 minutes.
  • Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix mozzarella, Asiago, and Parmesan cheeses in a bowl; set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Transfer sausage to a large mixing bowl.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir zucchinis, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper in butter until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add carrots, mushrooms, and garlic; cook and stir until carrots are tender, about 10 minutes more. Drain any excess moisture from the vegetable mixture.
  • Divide vegetable mixture into 2 even portions. Spread about half of one portion of the vegetable mixture into the bottom of each pie crust. Spread half the sausage over each vegetable layer. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese mixture evenly over the sausage layer.
  • Beat eggs in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a wire whisk attachment. Switch speed to high and slowly stream cream into the eggs while beating; beat for 3 minutes. Add ricotta cheese, sea salt, oregano, basil, garlic and herb seasoning blend, and garlic powder to the egg mixture; beat until smooth. Pour about half the mixture into each pie shell and top with remaining vegetable mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool for 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 129.3 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 15.3 g, Sodium 904.5 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

Drip
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I'm not a big cook, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I'm really proud of how my torta turned out!


Tech Shorts
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. I usually serve it with a side salad and some crusty bread.


Yusuf Jalalzai
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I used a gluten-free flour blend and it turned out great! This torta is now one of my favorite gluten-free recipes.


Rupel Noon
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I made this torta in a mini muffin tin and they were perfect for a party appetizer. They were gone in minutes!


Frica Masetla
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I added some chopped spinach to the filling and it was delicious! It gave the torta a nice pop of color and flavor.


Misti Roy
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I didn't have any ricotta cheese, so I used cottage cheese instead. It turned out fine, but I think it would have been better with ricotta.


Abushama Abushama
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I think I overcooked my torta. The crust was too brown and the filling was a little dry.


Patrick Shabangu
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I followed the recipe exactly but my torta didn't turn out as well as I hoped. The crust was too dry and the filling was too runny.


manchester dingers
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This was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best torta di formaggio he's ever had.


Yafiet Woldu
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I'm not a big fan of cheese, but I really enjoyed this torta. The flavors were well-balanced and the crust was perfectly flaky.


Abdulsalam adam
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This torta is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can customize it with different cheeses and herbs.


Moline Mpho
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I've made this torta several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for parties or potlucks.


Julianna Barrera
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This is my new favorite comfort food. It's so warm and cheesy, and it always makes me feel better when I'm feeling down.


Patrick Donoghue
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I made this torta for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I even had people asking me for the recipe.


Asad Bhatti
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I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. I always have these on hand, so I can make this torta whenever I'm craving something cheesy and delicious.


Vsal Bhatta
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This was my first time making a torta di formaggio and I was really impressed with how easy it was. The instructions were clear and concise, and I didn't have any problems following them.


Sk Ashik
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I followed the recipe exactly and the torta turned out beautifully. It was a hit with my family and friends, who all raved about the delicious flavor and texture.


Kyle Benson
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This torta di formaggio was a delightful surprise! The flavors were perfectly balanced, with the cheese being rich and savory without being overpowering. The crust was flaky and buttery, providing a wonderful contrast to the creamy filling. I will de