Torta Rustica

Torta Rustica

Serves: 8
 
 
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Ingredients
Ingredients
To make Torta Rustica, you'll need:
  • 1 package active rapid-rise dry yeast - (1/4 oz)
  • 1
  • 1/4 cups warm water
  • 1 tbsp margarine melted
  • 1 tsp salt (optional)
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour - (to
  • 3
  • 1/4) Olive oil cooking spray as needed
  • 1 large white plastic trash bag = (with no lettering)
  • 1 lb Italian turkey sausage = (or New Mexican chicken and turkey sausage)
  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 2 medium tomatoes thinly sliced
  • 2 tsp crushed dried Italian herbs
  • 6 oz nonfat mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tbsp grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Method

  • In a large bowl combine yeast and 1/4 cup warm water
  • Stir until dissolved
  • Stir in 1 cup warm water melted margarine salt (if using) and sugar
  • Gradually stir in 2 1/2 cups flour blending until dough is smooth and elastic
  • Sprinkle half of remaining flour onto a board
  • Turn out dough and knead dough until smooth and elastic adding rest of flour as needed.
Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)
331 calories (24% calories from fat), 19 g protein, 9 g total fat, 1 g dietary fiber, 5 mg cholesterol, 229 mg sodium.
Source:
Diabetic-Recipes.com. © Diabetic-Lifestyle, 2001.
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