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    Last Modified: Aug 8, 2022 by Tara Ziegmont 28 Comments

    How to Make Torta Rustica | Savory Cheese & Onion Pie

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    How to make the best Torta Rustica or savory cheese and onion pie - This authentic Italian recipe uses a refrigerated pie crust to make what is almost like a cheese and onion quiche but much thicker and richer. Great for brunch or dinner. Always a big hit!

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    Torta Rustica is a cheese pie that contains sauteed onions. The idea is almost like a quiche, but very different.

    Many years ago, I saw the recipe for Torta Rustica on the weekend Today Show, presented by some Italian American immigrants who have a famous restaurant in New York City. I've never been to their restaurant (and don't even remember the name now), but I was super impressed by their cheese pie.

    I love cheese, and I was drawn to the complex combination of flavors.

    Complex as it is, this is a snap to make. It couldn't be easier.

    I have served torta rustica for brunch a number of times. It's very heavy meal, so best served in small portions. To do that, serve it with a salad of mixed baby greens with a zippy balsamic vinaigrette like Chef Tim's and something sweet with apples. That's what I do, and guests always love it.

    If you want to experiment with the recipe, you could add diced vegetables (like broccoli or spinach), diced ham, or even diced apples.

    How to make Torta Rustica or savory cheese pie

    1. Preheat oven to 350º.
    2. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add onion and pepper and sauté until soft.
    3. Combine onions and peppers with cheddar, mozzarella, ricotta, Romano, and black olives in a large bowl, blending until the mixture is smooth.
    4. Press the pie crust into the bottom and sides of a 10-inch springform pan. Add filling and wrap any excess pie crust over the top of the pie.
    5. Bake for one hour or until golden brown.

    Here are a few more brunch recipes that you might like:

    • Sausage and Cheese Omelet Roll with Broccoli and Mushrooms
    • Crustless Zucchini Quiche
    • Spicy Oven Baked Omelet
    • Cheese & Green Chile Frittata
    torta rustica on a plate with lemonade

    How to Make Torta Rustica | Savory Cheese & Onion Pie

    How to make the best Torta Rustica or savory cheese and onion pie - This authentic Italian recipe uses a refrigerated pie crust to make what is almost like a cheese and onion quiche but much thicker and richer. Great for brunch or dinner. Always a big hit!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
    Course Breakfast, Main Course, Main Dish
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 8 people
    Calories 508 kcal

    Equipment

    • Springform pan
    • Garlic press

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 small onion chopped
    • 1 clove garlic pressed
    • 1 chili pepper seeded and chopped
    • 3 eggs
    • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
    • 1 cup mozzarella shredded
    • 2 pounds ricotta
    • 6 tablespoons Romano shredded, can substitute Parmesan
    • 1 can black olives drained and chopped
    • 1 refrigerated pie crust

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350.
    • Sauté onion, garlic, and pepper in 1 tablespoon of butter.
    • Combine all ingredients (except pie crust) in a large bowl and blend until smooth.
    • Press crust into bottom and sides of a 10-inch springform pan. Add filling and wrap any excess crust over the top of the pie.
    • Bake at 350 for one hour, until golden brown.

    Notes

    If you want to experiment with the recipe, you could add diced vegetables (like broccoli or spinach), diced ham, or even diced apples.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 508kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 149mg | Sodium: 1186mg | Potassium: 238mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1091IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 488mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. darnold23 says

      September 29, 2009 at 2:17 am

      Sounds delicious! Come join me for Crock Pot Wednesday. I would love to see your favorite slow cooker recipes posted there. Thanks. Debbie
      .-= darnold23´s last blog ..CROCK POT WEDNESDAY and Butternut Squash Braised with Thyme and Cider =-.

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    2. darnold23 says

      September 28, 2009 at 9:17 pm

      Sounds delicious! Come join me for Crock Pot Wednesday. I would love to see your favorite slow cooker recipes posted there. Thanks. Debbie
      .-= darnold23´s last blog ..CROCK POT WEDNESDAY and Butternut Squash Braised with Thyme and Cider =-.

      Reply
    3. Kristen says

      September 29, 2009 at 3:26 am

      It looks almost like a savory cheesecake more than a quiche -- although both sound good to me! I'm snagging this recipe, thanks!
      .-= Kristen´s last blog ..Recipe Review: Shredded Chicken Paprikash =-.

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    4. Kristen says

      September 28, 2009 at 10:26 pm

      It looks almost like a savory cheesecake more than a quiche -- although both sound good to me! I'm snagging this recipe, thanks!
      .-= Kristen´s last blog ..Recipe Review: Shredded Chicken Paprikash =-.

      Reply
    5. Kristi says

      September 29, 2009 at 5:32 am

      My grandmother used to make this for holidays when I was little. It is so delicious. Now I am hungry. Thanks for posting this recipe.
      .-= Kristi´s last blog ..Making The House Smell Like Pizza!!! =-.

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    6. Kristi says

      September 29, 2009 at 12:32 am

      My grandmother used to make this for holidays when I was little. It is so delicious. Now I am hungry. Thanks for posting this recipe.
      .-= Kristi´s last blog ..Making The House Smell Like Pizza!!! =-.

      Reply
    7. Louise says

      September 29, 2009 at 7:28 am

      Oooooh now I do LOVE the look of that! Thanks for sharing the recipe 🙂
      .-= Louise´s last blog ..October's Plan =-.

      Reply
    8. Louise says

      September 29, 2009 at 2:28 am

      Oooooh now I do LOVE the look of that! Thanks for sharing the recipe 🙂
      .-= Louise´s last blog ..October's Plan =-.

      Reply
    9. Jodi says

      September 29, 2009 at 9:33 am

      That looks good.
      .-= Jodi´s last blog ..Tuesday's at the Table =-.

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    10. angie says

      September 29, 2009 at 2:20 pm

      I have ate these several different times but making them on my own this I have not did so much of. Looks delicious and thanks for the recipe
      .-= angie´s last blog ..German Chocolate Upside Down Cake =-.

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    11. angie says

      September 29, 2009 at 9:20 am

      I have ate these several different times but making them on my own this I have not did so much of. Looks delicious and thanks for the recipe
      .-= angie´s last blog ..German Chocolate Upside Down Cake =-.

      Reply
    12. Jodi says

      September 29, 2009 at 2:33 pm

      That looks good.
      .-= Jodi´s last blog ..Tuesday's at the Table =-.

      Reply
    13. [email protected] says

      September 29, 2009 at 3:47 pm

      Tara, that sounds great!! I would love to take that to a brunch!! You always have such yummy recipes!! Thank you for participating in TMTT. Have you recooped from Type A Mom? I am sure it was a blast. Although, I think I saw a tweet about you being stuck in an airport for an extended time. Hope that wasn't too bad.
      .-= [email protected]´s last blog ..Tempt My Tummy Tuesday.. Pear Pie - Oh ME, Oh MY!!! =-.

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    14. [email protected] says

      September 29, 2009 at 10:55 pm

      This sounds really CHEESY!!! and YUMMY!!! Geri
      .-= [email protected]´s last blog .." APPLE GRANOLA MUFFINS " =-.

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    15. [email protected] says

      September 29, 2009 at 5:55 pm

      This sounds really CHEESY!!! and YUMMY!!! Geri
      .-= [email protected]´s last blog .." APPLE GRANOLA MUFFINS " =-.

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    16. Brenda says

      September 29, 2009 at 7:24 pm

      This looks really, really good! I want to try it.
      .-= Brenda´s last blog ..Potato Salad =-.

      Reply
    17. [email protected] says

      September 29, 2009 at 8:47 pm

      Tara, that sounds great!! I would love to take that to a brunch!! You always have such yummy recipes!! Thank you for participating in TMTT. Have you recooped from Type A Mom? I am sure it was a blast. Although, I think I saw a tweet about you being stuck in an airport for an extended time. Hope that wasn't too bad.
      .-= [email protected]´s last blog ..Tempt My Tummy Tuesday.. Pear Pie - Oh ME, Oh MY!!! =-.

      Reply
    18. Cole says

      September 30, 2009 at 2:50 am

      This looks AWESOME! I was planning on quiche later this week... but I think I'll make this instead. Thanks for sharing with TATT!
      .-= Cole´s last blog ..Tuesdays At The Table - Chocolate Hazelnut Swirl Bread =-.

      Reply
    19. Cole says

      September 29, 2009 at 9:50 pm

      This looks AWESOME! I was planning on quiche later this week... but I think I'll make this instead. Thanks for sharing with TATT!
      .-= Cole´s last blog ..Tuesdays At The Table - Chocolate Hazelnut Swirl Bread =-.

      Reply
    20. Jes says

      September 30, 2009 at 3:41 am

      This sounds like a filling meal! Great idea!

      Jes
      http://findingtrueserenity.wordpress.com/2009/09/27/homemade-pineapple-zucchini-bread/
      .-= Jes´s last blog ..Audrey's Glass Willow Giveaway! =-.

      Reply
    21. Jes says

      September 29, 2009 at 10:41 pm

      This sounds like a filling meal! Great idea!

      Jes
      http://findingtrueserenity.wordpress.com/2009/09/27/homemade-pineapple-zucchini-bread/
      .-= Jes´s last blog ..Audrey's Glass Willow Giveaway! =-.

      Reply
    22. Brenda says

      September 30, 2009 at 12:24 am

      This looks really, really good! I want to try it.
      .-= Brenda´s last blog ..Potato Salad =-.

      Reply
    23. Randa West says

      October 01, 2009 at 11:55 am

      Hi! I posted this recipe on my blog and I linked back to you with a mini review on your blog!

      Thanks for the great recipe. http://bewitchinkitchen.blogspot.com/2009/10/torta-rustica.html
      .-= Randa West´s last blog ..Torta Rustica =-.

      Reply
    24. Randa West says

      October 01, 2009 at 4:55 pm

      Hi! I posted this recipe on my blog and I linked back to you with a mini review on your blog!

      Thanks for the great recipe. http://bewitchinkitchen.blogspot.com/2009/10/torta-rustica.html
      .-= Randa West´s last blog ..Torta Rustica =-.

      Reply

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