Italian Cheese Torta Recipe

Name: Italian Cheese Torta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 oz. spaghetti; boiling, salted water; 1/4 c. butter; 3/4 lb. mild Italian sausage; 1/2 c. chopped onion; 3/4 c. sliced pimiento stuffed olives; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 c. minced parsley; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. white pepper; flour and butter (for pan); 1 roasted red pepper; 1 oz. porcini mushrooms, soaked; 8 oz. Mozzarella cheese, grated

Servings: persons

10 oz. spaghetti
boiling, salted water
1/4 c. butter
3/4 lb. mild Italian sausage
1/2 c. chopped onion
3/4 c. sliced pimiento stuffed olives
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 c. minced parsley
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. white pepper
flour and butter (for pan)
1 roasted red pepper
1 oz. porcini mushrooms, soaked
8 oz. Mozzarella cheese, grated

1
Drop spaghetti into boiling, salted water and boil gently until al dente.
2
Drain and toss with butter.
3
Remove sausage from casings and crumble into skillet.
4
Fry until partially cooked; drain off fat and add onion.
5
Cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
6
Roast and peel pepper and coarsely chop.
7
Toss together spaghetti, sausage mixture, olives, eggs, parsley, red pepper, mushrooms, salt and pepper.
8
Turn half into buttered and floured spring-form pan.
9
Sprinkle with Mozzarella and top with remaining spaghetti mixture.
10
Cover with foil.
11
Bake at 375u00b0 for 45 to 50 minutes or until heated through.
12
Serve with Parmesan Cheese Sauce.

365

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 oz. spaghetti, boiling, salted water, 1/4 c. butter, 3/4 lb. mild Italian sausage, and more.

Yes, Italian Cheese Torta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Cheese Torta

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Variations & substitutions

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