pepper & pancetta torta

Cairo, NY
Updated on Jul 30, 2012

Wonderful and hearty. I made this in a 7" springform pan, but you could use 8" but it comes out flatter. Bacon may be substituted for the pancetta, and parmesan for the romano cheese

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Ingredients

  • 10 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup romano cheese, grated
  • 4 ounces shredded jack cheese
  • 6 slices pancetta
  • 1/2 medium green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 large mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 large eggs
  • - olive oil
  • - bread crumbs, dry

How To Make pepper & pancetta torta

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375
  • Step 2
    Coat a 7-inch springform pan with olive oil then dust with breadcrumbs.
  • Step 3
    Mix ricotta, romano & shredded cheeses together. Beat eggs well and add to cheese mixture; cover and set aside.
  • Step 4
    Add veggies to cheese/egg mixture and mix well. Bake in 375 oven for about 45-50 min. Let stand a bit before slicing.

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