ITALIAN TORTA SANDWICHES

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We could not stop eating this torta and wonder why it took us so long to try one! Don't let the steps scare you. It's so easy. Using store-bought pie crust makes this a cinch and surprisingly comes together quickly. Once baked, the crust is a beautiful golden brown. Inside is hearty meat, vegetables, and gooey cheese. We served...

Provided by Joni Hilton

Categories     Sandwiches

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 uncooked dough for three pie crusts
2 c shredded mozzarella cheese
1 can(s) sliced olives, drained (6.5 oz)
1/2 lb sliced salami
1 jar(s) roasted red peppers, sliced (12 oz)
1 pkg flavored cream cheese spread, tomato or garden (7.5 oz)
1/2 lb deli-sliced turkey
2 c spinach leaves
1 jar(s) pesto sauce (8 oz)
2 c freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray or grease the bottom and sides of an 8- or 9-inch springform pan. Roll 2/3 of dough into a circle and press onto bottom and up sides of pan. (I can give you a great pie dough recipe if you like, or use a convenience package.)
  • 2. Fill half the meat in the crust.
  • 3. Then half of the cream cheese and pesto.
  • 4. Then half of the olives and red peppers.
  • 5. Finally, half the spinach and shredded cheese. Then repeat it all.
  • 6. Roll out final 1/3 of dough into an 8-inch circle, and place atop fillings, pinching seams with bottom crust to seal. Make vent holes with a fork. t
  • 7. Then brush with beaten egg.
  • 8. Bake 50 minutes. Let rest 15 minutes, then remove from pan.
  • 9. Slice into wedges. This is also great at room temperature or cold. What a different, delightful sandwich!

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