Basil-Cheese Torta

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (4-ounce) package feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
  • 2 (6-ounce) packages provolone cheese slices
  • 1/4 cup chopped pine nuts, toasted
  • Garnishes: chopped fresh basil, fresh basil sprigs, pine nuts

Instructions

  1. Process first 3 ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Stir in Lucinda's Garden Pesto, blending well.
  2. Line an 8- x 4-inch loafpan with plastic wrap, allowing 1 inch to hang over on each side.
  3. Arrange one-third of cheese slices on bottom and up sides of pan. Layer evenly with half of pesto mixture, 1/3 cup Roasted Red Pepper Salsa, 2 tablespoons pine nuts, and half of remaining cheese slices. Repeat layers, ending with cheese slices, gently pressing each layer. Fold cheese slices toward center. Cover and chill 8 hours.
  4. Invert torta onto a serving platter. Top with 1/3 cup salsa; garnish, if desired. Serve with remaining salsa and toasted French baguette slices.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

668 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 20.4g 41% DV
Total Fat 60.4g 77% DV
Carbs 19.1g 7% DV
Fiber 12.1g 43% DV
Sugar 1.4g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 612.5mg 27% DV
Potassium 892.5mg 19% DV
Cholesterol 137mg 46% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 175.3mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 892mg 69% DV
Iron 23.8mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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