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italian torta sandwiches

(8 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Joni Hilton
@JoniHilton
Rocklin, CA

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?

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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!

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(8 ratings)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For italian torta sandwiches

  • 1
    uncooked dough for three pie crusts
  • 2 c
    shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 can
    sliced olives, drained (6.5 oz)
  • 1/2 lb
    sliced salami
  • 1 jar
    roasted red peppers, sliced (12 oz)
  • 1 pkg
    flavored cream cheese spread, tomato or garden (7.5 oz)
  • 1/2 lb
    deli-sliced turkey
  • 2 c
    spinach leaves
  • 1 jar
    pesto sauce (8 oz)
  • 2 c
    freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 lg
    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.
  • Pizza dough pressed into a springform pan.
    1
    Preheat 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.)
  • Layering meat into the pan.
    2
    Fill half the meat in the crust.
  • Adding cream cheese and pesto.
    3
    Then half of the cream cheese and pesto.
  • Red peppers and olives added to the pan.
    4
    Then half of the olives and red peppers.
  • Spinach and cheese added and layers repeated.
    5
    Finally, half the spinach and shredded cheese. Then repeat it all.
  • Another crust placed on top and vents cut into the crust.
    6
    Roll 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
  • Brushing egg onto the crust.
    7
    Then brush with beaten egg.
  • Italian Torta ready to be sliced.
    8
    Bake 50 minutes. Let rest 15 minutes, then remove from pan.
  • Inside layers of the Italian Torta Sandwich.
    9
    Slice into wedges. This is also great at room temperature or cold. What a different, delightful sandwich!
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