Torta Rustica

Torta Rustica

Torta Rustica is an moderately easy dinner. Made with 1 lb. sweet italian sausage, 2 (4 oz.) jars pimentos (drained, sliced), 1 egg, 8 oz. ricotta cheese and 2 ready made 9-inch pie crusts, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. Ideal for meal prep and leftovers taste even better.

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πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Instructions

1. Remove casing fron sausage and brown (crumble), and drain on paper towel. 2. Separate egg, mix yoke with ricotta cheese and basil or oregano.

Roll first pie crust to fit 9-inch pie plate. 3. Sprinkle 1/2 mozzarella, 1/2 sausage, all pimentos, all ricotta cheese mixture, then 1/2 sausage, 1/2 the mozzarella. 4. Roll second pie crust to fit top.

Use pastry brush to brush top of pie crust with egg whites.

Bake at 375Β° for 25 minutes.

Cover with foil after 15 minutes if crust is getting too brown.

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