pepper & pancetta torta

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Recipe by
Judith Hannemann
Cairo, NY

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 For pepper & pancetta torta

  • 10 oz
    ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 c
    romano cheese, grated
  • 4 oz
    shredded jack cheese
  • 6 slice
    pancetta
  • 1/2 md
    green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 md
    red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 c
    onion, chopped
  • 3 lg
    garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 lg
    mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 lg
    eggs
  • olive oil
  • bread crumbs, dry

How To Make pepper & pancetta torta

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 375
  • 2
    Coat a 7-inch springform pan with olive oil then dust with breadcrumbs.
  • 3
    Mix ricotta, romano & shredded cheeses together. Beat eggs well and add to cheese mixture; cover and set aside.
  • 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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