Best 6 Sausage With Spinach And Cheese Torta Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Sausage with Spinach and Cheese Torta, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This savory dish, hailing from the vibrant culinary heritage of Italy, features a golden crust encasing a hearty filling of succulent sausage, tender spinach, and a blend of melted cheeses.

Accompanying this main course are two additional recipes to complete your meal. For a refreshing contrast to the richness of the torta, prepare a vibrant Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing, where crisp greens are tossed in a tangy dressing infused with smoky bacon. And to satisfy your sweet cravings, try our classic Italian Lemon Cookies, a delightful treat with a zesty lemon glaze that adds a burst of sunshine to your dessert table.

Welcome to a culinary adventure that promises satisfaction with every bite. Let's embark on this delicious journey together!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND SPINACH PIE



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The basic recipe came from my mother, but I've added a few ingredients. The flavors blend so well, and it even tastes good cold. This makes a hearty supper, especially when you serve it with a side of pasta. -Teresa Johnson, Peru, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
6 large eggs
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Pastry for double-crust pie
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown sausage and onion over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink, breaking sausage into crumbles, 6-8 minutes; drain., Separate 1 egg; reserve yolk for brushing pastry. In a large bowl, whisk remaining eggs and egg white. Stir in sausage mixture, spinach, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, garlic powder and pepper., Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll one half of pastry dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Trim pastry even with rim. Add sausage mixture. Roll remaining pastry dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle. Place over filling; trim, seal and flute edge. , In a small bowl, whisk water and reserved egg yolk; brush over crust. Cut slits in top., Bake until golden brown, 50 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 608 calories, Fat 40g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 248mg cholesterol, Sodium 787mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

RIGATONI WITH SAUSAGE, SPINACH, AND GOAT CHEESE



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While this recipe is delicious as is, you can do a couple of things to give it even more flavor. Use a combination of spicy and sweet sausage instead of just sweet and--something I do almost every time I use goat cheese--use a fork to mix into it 1/2 teaspoon each of chopped fresh parsley, chives, and thyme.

Provided by Scott Conant

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Salt to taste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 pound sweet Italian sausage or a combination of sweet and spicy, casings removed
3/4 pound rigatoni
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
4 ounces spinach, well washed and dried and coarsely chopped (about 2 cups)
1/2 pint cherry, grape or sungold tomatoes
4 ounces fresh goat cheese
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium-low heat. Add the onions and a pinch of salt and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the sausage and use a fork to crumble the sausage into the pan. Increase the heat to medium-high, and fully cook the sausage, adding some of the pasta water to deglaze the pan.
  • Cook the rigatoni until just shy of al dente. Before draining, reserve about 1 cup of the cooking water.
  • Add the pasta to the pan with the sausage, reserving the cooking liquid, and add the parsley. Add the spinach and tomatoes and cook, tossing, until the spinach has wilted. Add some of the reserved cooking liquid, if needed. Remove from the heat. Crumble the goat cheese with a fork and add it along with the Parmigiano-Reggiano. Add a bit more of the cooking liquid if needed and serve.

MUSHROOM, SPINACH AND CHEESE TORTA



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Phyllo dough layered with spinach and ricotta. Poppy seeds may be used in place of sesame seeds.

Provided by Christine

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Savory Pie Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups chopped onions
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup olive oil
6 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
10 ounces spinach - rinsed, stemmed, and dried
3 eggs
1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup sour cream
½ cup bread crumbs
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
½ cup butter, melted
1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough
2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Saute onion and garlic in oil in large saucepan until onion is translucent. Add mushrooms and spinach and continue cooking until mushrooms have released their juices and spinach has wilted. Continue cooking until liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat.
  • Beat eggs slightly in large bowl. Add ricotta and parmesan, sour cream, bread crumbs and parsley to eggs. Drain excess liquid from vegetables, then add to cheese mixture. Stir until well blended.
  • Brush some of melted butter on large baking sheet. Count out 6 phyllo leaves and carefully lift them up and lay flat on buttered baking sheet.
  • Spread filling over middle of leaves, leaving a 3 inch border all around. Brush edges with butter.
  • On top of the filling, lay down 2 leaves of phyllo at a time, brushing top leaf with butter each time. After 4 pairs, fold corners of all phyllo leaves up over filling, and brush with butter.
  • Lay down 2 more pairs of leaves, buttering top leaf of each pair. Tuck edges under torta, corners first, then sides. Sprinkle top with sesame or poppy seeds.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 50 minutes or until filling is set and phyllo is crisp and golden. Allow to rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 734.9 calories, Carbohydrate 58.3 g, Cholesterol 168.1 mg, Fat 46.5 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 21.5 g, Sodium 1046.2 mg, Sugar 5 g

SAUSAGE, ROASTED RED PEPPER, AND SPINACH TORTA RUSTICA



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From Bon Appetit Magazine, December 2008. "This simple dish has a quiche-like filling and baguette slices for a crust."

Provided by Shelby Jo

Categories     Spinach

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

16 baguette, slices cut on slight diagonal 1/4 inch thick
1 tablespoon butter
12 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves
1 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1 1/2 cups grated Fontina cheese, divided
3/4 cup diced drained roasted red pepper, from a jars
6 large eggs
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter 8x8 inch baking dish. Place 8 baguette slices in bottom of dish; press 2 baguette slices onto each side.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large pot over medium-high heat. Add spinach, toss until just wilted, about 3 minutes. Transfer spinach to strainer; cool. Squeeze spinach dry. Transfer to medium bowl.
  • Heat same pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage, saute until cooked through, breaking up, about 7 minutes. Mix into spinach; mix in 1 cup cheese and peppers. Spread atop baguette slices in bottom of dish.
  • Whisk eggs in medium bowl to blend. Whisk in last 4 ingredients. Pour over spinach mixture and stir lightly with fork to distribute evenly. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese over top.
  • Bake torta until puffed up and golden and center is set, about 55 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3800.2, Fat 74.2, SaturatedFat 28.1, Cholesterol 329, Sodium 8703.9, Carbohydrate 635.9, Fiber 37.8, Sugar 6.1, Protein 135.8

SPINACH, SAUSAGE AND CHEESE BAKE



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If you love the rich flavors of cheese and sausage, this recipe is for you. This is a wonderful quick dinner idea. Perfect for families on the run and a wonderful party dish. Even people who hate Spinach love this awesome dish!!!

Provided by HACKERHEINLEIN

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound Italian sausage
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
2 cups cottage cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg, beaten
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Brown sausage in skillet over medium high heat. Drain fat from skillet and stir in tomato sauce. Set mixture aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese and egg. Mix well and spread mixture in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spoon sausage mixture over spinach mixture and top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 76.5 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 1159.4 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

ITALIAN BRUNCH TORTE



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We always serve this impressive layered breakfast bake with a salad of mixed greens and tomato wedges. It is one of our most requested dishes and can be served warm or cold. -Danny Diamond, Farmington Hills, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls, divided
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
7 large eggs, divided use
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound thinly sliced deli ham
1/2 pound thinly sliced hard salami
1/2 pound sliced provolone cheese
2 jars (12 ounces each) roasted sweet red peppers, drained, sliced and patted dry

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. Unroll 1 tube of crescent dough and separate into triangles. Press onto bottom of prepared pan to form a crust, sealing seams well. Bake until set, 10-15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add spinach and mushrooms; cook and stir until mushrooms are tender. Drain on several layers of paper towels, blotting well. In a large bowl, whisk 6 eggs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning and pepper., Layer crust with half of each of the following: ham, salami, provolone cheese, red peppers and spinach mixture. Pour half of the egg mixture over top. Repeat layers; top with remaining egg mixture., On a work surface, unroll and separate remaining crescent dough into triangles. Press together to form a circle and seal seams; place over filling. Whisk remaining egg; brush over dough., Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 160°, 1 to 1-1/4 hours, covering loosely with foil if needed to prevent overbrowning. Carefully loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove rim from pan. Let stand 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 167mg cholesterol, Sodium 1360mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your torta will taste. This is especially true for the spinach and cheese. If you can, use organic ingredients whenever possible.
  • Don't overcook the spinach: Spinach wilts very quickly, so it's important to cook it for just a few minutes, or until it is just wilted. Overcooked spinach will be mushy and flavorless.
  • Use a good quality cheese: The type of cheese you use will make a big difference in the flavor of your torta. Use a cheese that melts well and has a good flavor. Some good options include mozzarella, cheddar, Parmesan, and ricotta.
  • Don't skimp on the spices: Spices are what give your torta flavor. Be generous with the salt, pepper, and garlic powder. You can also add other spices, such as Italian seasoning, oregano, or basil.
  • Let the torta cool slightly before slicing: This will help to prevent the torta from falling apart. Let it cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Sausage with spinach and cheese torta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to use up leftover sausage, and it's also a good source of protein and vegetables. Serve it with a side salad or your favorite soup for a complete meal.

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