italian torta sandwiches
This is such a knockout - super impressive to serve guests, none of whom will have any idea how easy it was. Seriously, this comes together in a snap. It's hearty, delicious, and gorgeous. Oh, and it's like winning a free trip to Italy. What more could you ask?
Blue Ribbon Recipe
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 with a side of tomato sauce, but it's delicious alone too. It would be fun to add toppings to your liking. Comfort food to the max!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
50 Min
method
Bake
yield
12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 - uncooked dough for three pie crusts
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 can sliced olives, drained (6.5 oz)
- 1/2 pound sliced salami
- 1 jar roasted red peppers, sliced (12 oz)
- 1 package flavored cream cheese spread, tomato or garden (7.5 oz)
- 1/2 pound deli-sliced turkey
- 2 cups spinach leaves
- 1 jar pesto sauce (8 oz)
- 2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
How To Make italian torta sandwiches
Test Kitchen Tips
When it says roll 2/3 of the crust, we rolled two of the pie crust to fit the pan. We layered this almost like you would a lasagna - meat, cream cheese, veggies, and then shredded cheese. Repeat and end with cheese. Also if there are leftovers this was great heated up in the microwave.
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Step 1Preheat 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.) -
Step 2Fill half the meat in the crust.
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Step 3Then half of the cream cheese and pesto.
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Step 4Then half of the olives and red peppers.
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Step 5Finally, half the spinach and shredded cheese. Then repeat it all.
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Step 6Roll 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
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Step 7Then brush with beaten egg.
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Step 8Bake 50 minutes. Let rest 15 minutes, then remove from pan.
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Step 9Slice into wedges. This is also great at room temperature or cold. What a different, delightful sandwich!
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