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Ricotta Cheese Torta

This delicate torta makes a lovely luncheon dish. Served with our Warm Bean, Snap Pea, and Tomato Salad (page 173), it is perfect for a springtime supper. To drain the ricotta cheese, place it in a fine sieve lined with cheesecloth, and set the sieve over a deep bowl; let stand at least 1 hour at room temperature.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1 7-inch torta; serves 4

Ingredients

Vegetable oil cooking spray
2 to 3 tablespoons fine bread crumbs, preferably homemade
3 large eggs
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
2 pounds part-skim ricotta, drained
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 400°F, with a rack in the center. Lightly coat a 7-inch round springform pan with cooking spray. Sprinkle with the bread crumbs, coating evenly.

    Step 2

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, parsley, marjoram, mint, and zest. Add the ricotta and salt; season with pepper. Stir to combine. Pour into the prepared pan.

    Step 3

    Bake until the top is deep golden brown and firm to the touch, about 1 hour.

    Step 4

    Place the pan on a plate to catch the juices. Let stand until the torta pulls away from the sides, about 10 minutes. Remove from the pan; serve warm or at room temperature.

  2. FIT TO EAT RECIPE

    Step 5

    (Per serving)

    Step 6

    Calories: 369

    Step 7

    Fat: 21g

    Step 8

    Cholesterol: 211mg

    Step 9

    Carbohydrate: 14g

    Step 10

    Sodium: 697mg

    Step 11

    Protein: 30g

    Step 12

    Fiber: 0g

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Reprinted with permission from The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The New Classics by Martha Stewart Living Magazine, copyright © 2007. Published by Clarkson Potter, a division of The Crown Publishing Group. Buy the full book from Amazon.
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