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AUTUMN TORTE RUSTICA



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The wonderful flavor and lovely look of this cheese and vegetable pie is worth the bit of extra effort it takes to prepare it. The butternut squash adds a subtle sweetness that's irresistible. Slices make a great appetizer, or serve it with soup or salad as a light meal. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 small butternut squash (1-1/2 pounds), peeled, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch slices
3 eggs
3 cups ricotta cheese
1 cup grated Romano cheese
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 teaspoon water
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Place squash slices on baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Lightly spritz with cooking spray. Bake 15 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine two eggs, cheeses and sage. In a small bowl, whisk water and remaining egg; set aside., In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Stir in the spinach, garlic and nutmeg. Cook and stir for 2 minutes; set aside., Unfold one pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out into a 14-in. square. Press onto bottom and up sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan, allowing excess pastry to drape over edges. Brush with reserved egg mixture. , Layer with half of the squash, cheese mixture and spinach. Repeat layers. Roll out the remaining pastry into a 10-in. square; place over filling. Trim edges; fold the bottom pastry over the top and press edges to seal. Reroll pastry trimmings. Cut out with a small leaf cookie cutter; place on torte. Brush pastry with egg mixture., Place pan on baking sheet. Bake at 400° 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire rack to cool for 45 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Fat 24g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 434mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

AUTUMN TORTE RUSTICA



Autumn Torte Rustica image

The wonderful flavor and lovely look of this cheese and vegetable pie is worth the bit of extra effort it takes to prepare it. The butternut squash adds a subtle sweetness that's irresistible. Slices make a great appetizer, or serve it with soup and salad as a light meal. *(Cooking Time includes the 45 minute cool time.)*

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 2h

Yield 12 slices, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch slices
3 eggs
3 cups ricotta cheese
1 cup grate romano cheese
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 teaspoon water
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (17 1/3 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F Place squash slices on baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Lightly spritz with cooking spray. Bake 15 minutes or until tender.
  • Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine two eggs, cheeses and sage. In a small bowl, whisk water and remaining egg; set aside.
  • In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Stir in the spinach, garlic and nutmeg. Cook and stir for 2 minutes; set aside.
  • Unfold one pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out into a 14-inch square. Press onto bottom and up sides of a greased 9-inch springform pan, allowing excess pastry to drape over edges. Brush with reserved egg mixture.
  • Layer with half of the squash, cheese mixture and spinach. Repeat layers. Roll out the remaining pastry into a 10-inch square; place over filling. Trim edges; fold the bottom pastry over the top and press edges to seal. Reroll pastry trimming. Cut out with a small leaf cookie cutter; place on torte. Brush pastry with egg mixture.
  • Place pan on baking sheet. Bake at 400°F for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire rake to cool for 45 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.9, Fat 32.4, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 97.6, Sodium 434, Carbohydrate 23.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1.2, Protein 19.3

AUTUMN TORTE RUSTICA RECIPE



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How to make Autumn Torte Rustica Recipe

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients
1 small butternut squash (1-1/2 pounds), peeled, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch slices
3 eggs
3 cups ricotta cheese
1 cup grated Romano cheese
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 teaspoon water
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed

Steps:

  • Place squash slices on baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Lightly spritz with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until tender.
  • Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine two eggs, cheeses and sage. In a small bowl, whisk the water and remaining egg; set aside.
  • In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Stir in the spinach, garlic and nutmeg. Cook and stir for 2 minutes; set aside.
  • Unfold one pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out into a 14-in. square. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan, allowing the excess pastry to drape over the edges. Brush with reserved egg mixture.
  • Layer with half of the squash, cheese mixture and spinach. Repeat layers. Roll out the remaining pastry into a 10-in. square; place over filling. Trim edges; fold the bottom pastry over the top and press edges to seal. Reroll pastry trimmings. Cut out with a small leaf cookie cutter; place on torte. Brush pastry with egg mixture.
  • Place pan on baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire rack to cool for 45 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 12 servings.

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