How to Make Torta Rustica | Savory Cheese & Onion Pie

two slices of savory cheese pie on a white plate with a fork

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

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Course Breakfast, Main Course, Main Dish

Cuisine Italian

Servings people

Calories 508 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 small onion chopped
1 clove garlic pressed
1 red chili pepper seeded and chopped
3 eggs
1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
1 cup mozzarella cheese 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

Keyword cheese, pie

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