spaghetti basil torte

North Liberty, IN
Updated on Mar 22, 2012

This is a Betty Crocker recipe and picture used with permission. It really is delicious and very pretty to serve. Its a light dish, great for summer or spring lunch with a salad and bread.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method ---
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti pasta
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 can (4 ounces) sliced black olives
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried)
  • 2 medium tomatoes, cut in thin slices
  • 4 slices provolone cheese (about 1 ounce each)

How To Make spaghetti basil torte

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray spring-form pan with no stick cooking spray (olive oil flavored is nice). Cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package.
  • Step 2
    Toss spaghetti with Parmesan, ricotta, Italian seasoning, olives, and eggs until spaghetti is well coated. Press half of spaghetti into the bottom of the spring-form pan. Sprinkle with half of basil, half of tomato, and half of cheese. Then spread remaining spaghetti on top of mixture in pan. Layer remaining ingredients in same order as previously done.
  • Step 3
    Bake uncovered for 30 minutes until hot and light brown on top. Remove from oven. Let stand for 15 minutes. Remove the pan and cut in slices to serve.

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Category: Pasta
Culture: Italian

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