Torta Di Formaggio (Savory Cheese Torte) Recipe

Name: Torta Di Formaggio (Savory Cheese Torte)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust; 2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, at room temperature; 1 cup Asiago cheese shavings; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1 1/2 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; 1/4 pound crimini mushrooms, chopped; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 5 eggs; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 (16 ounce) container ricotta cheese; 3/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon garlic and herb seasoning blend (such as Mrs. Dash(R)); 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Servings: persons

2 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust
2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, at room temperature
1 cup Asiago cheese shavings
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 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
1/4 pound crimini mushrooms, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
5 eggs
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 (16 ounce) container ricotta cheese
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon garlic and herb seasoning blend (such as Mrs. Dash(R))
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2
Fit each pie pastry into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. Prick each crust several times with a fork.
3
Bake crusts in preheated oven until lightly browned, about 7 minutes.
4
Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
5
Mix mozzarella, Asiago, and Parmesan cheeses in a bowl; set aside.
6
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.
7
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.
8
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.
9
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.
10
Bake in preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool for 15 minutes before slicing.

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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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust, 2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, at room temperature, 1 cup Asiago cheese shavings, 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, Torta Di Formaggio (Savory Cheese Torte) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Torta Di Formaggio (Savory Cheese Torte)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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