Tantalizing Torta Rustica Recipe

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Tantalizing Torta Rustica
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Ingredients
18
Count
Nutrition
516
Calories
Total time
100
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Rub the shortening into flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Keep the ingredients as cold as possible and rub using fingertips only.
  2. Add enough ice water to form a dough that comes cleanly away from the bowl.
  3. Wrap in plastic and allow to rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes while you prepare the filling.
  4. Heat the pizza stone and oven to 375°F Using the pizza stone prevents the pastry from becoming soggy.
  5. Sun-dried tomato layer - Combine the feta, ricotta and sun-dried tomatoes and blend in a food processor.
  6. Add the egg and continue to blend until a paste is formed.
  7. Mix in grated asiago cheese and pine nuts and place in covered bowl and set aside in fridge.
  8. Spinach layer - thaw and drain spinach. Dry the spinach with kitchen towels, it is important this is not too moist or the pastry will become soggy.
  9. Combine spinach, thinly sliced shallots, cayenne pepper flakes and Italian herbs.
  10. Roll out the 2/3 pastry to approximately a 10 circle. Lightly dust the cake tin with corn flour.
  11. Line the cake tin (7 diameter, 3 deep springform pan) with the rolled pastry. Brush the pastry with egg white and allow to air dry. This will also help to prevent the crust from becoming soggy.
  12. Layer half mozzarella in to the bottom, follow with half the sun dried tomato mixture, next spinach layer, then roasted red peppers. Place all of the artichokes in the next middle layer and repeat with the other half. Make sure the peppers and artichoke are dried with kitchen towel to prevent crust sogginess.
  13. You can layer the torta whatever way you like - be creative!
  14. Roll out the remaining pastry and cut into 1 strips. Place over the torta to create a lattice and seal with the bottom crust.
  15. Brush the top of the pastry with milk.
  16. Bake at 375F for 50-60 minutes until golden.
  17. Allow to cool before removing from the pan. You can invert the pan into a plate and repeat to turn the correct way around. Best served at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 515.85 Kcal (2160 kJ)
Calories from fat 279.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.07g 48%
Cholesterol 34.54mg 12%
Sodium 522.17mg 22%
Potassium 365.76mg 8%
Total Carbs 40.21g 13%
Sugars 2.73g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3.87g 15%
Protein 20.07g 40%
Vitamin C 32.5mg 54%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 7.9mg 44%
Calcium 442.6mg 44%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 267.95 Kcal (1122 kJ)
Calories from fat 145.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.14g 48%
Cholesterol 17.94mg 12%
Sodium 271.24mg 22%
Potassium 189.99mg 8%
Total Carbs 20.89g 13%
Sugars 1.42g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2.01g 15%
Protein 10.43g 40%
Vitamin C 16.9mg 54%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 8%
Iron 4.1mg 44%
Calcium 229.9mg 44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.1
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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