Sicily Torta Rustica Recipe

Name: Sicily Torta Rustica
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 1/2 lb Italian turkey sausage link, sliced; 1 (32 ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese; 3 eggs, beaten; 1/2 lb sliced provolone cheese, cut into strips; 1/4 lb prosciutto, diced; 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 (2 count) package refrigerated ready-to-use pie crusts; 1 egg yolk, beaten

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 lb Italian turkey sausage link, sliced
1 (32 ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 lb sliced provolone cheese, cut into strips
1/4 lb prosciutto, diced
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 (2 count) package refrigerated ready-to-use pie crusts
1 egg yolk, beaten

1
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Coat a 10-inch springform pan with nonstick vegetable cooking spray.
2
Heat oil in medium-size nonstick skillet over medium heat.
3
Add onion and garlic; saute for 5 minutes. Add sausage slices; saute until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove skillet from the heat.
4
Combine ricotta cheese, eggs, provolone, prosciutto, Parmesan, salt and pepper in large bowl. Stir in the sausage mixture.
5
Roll out both pie crusts on lightly floured surface with lightly floured rolling pin to two 14-inch rounds. Place one round in bottom of prepared pan. With fingers, lightly press crust into bottom and up sides of pan, without stretching dough.
6
Spoon cheese mixture into pastry-lined pan. Place second crust on top of cheese; trim edges of pastry even with rim of pan. Brush pastry with beaten egg yolk.
7
Bake on the bottom oven rack in 375 degree oven for 45 minutes. (If the top begins to brown too quickly, cover with a sheet of aluminum foil).
8
Turn oven off; let the pie continue to cook in the oven for another 15 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 4 garlic cloves, chopped, 1/2 lb Italian turkey sausage link, sliced, and more.

Yes, Sicily Torta Rustica falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Sicily Torta Rustica

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