Best Spaghetti Basil Torte Recipes

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SPAGHETTI BASIL TORTE



Spaghetti Basil Torte image

This impressive looking torte is deceptively easy to make and a perfect dish to serve when you're entertaining. If you like ripe olives, add a can (four ounces) of sliced ripe olives to the spaghetti mixture. Serve with whole green beans and warm crusty bread.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup chopped fresh or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
2 medium tomatoes, each cut into 5 slices
4 slices (1 ounce each) provolone cheese, cut in half

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°. Spray springform pan, 9x3 inches, with cooking spray. Cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
  • Toss spaghetti, Parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning and eggs until spaghetti is well coated.
  • Press half of the spaghetti mixture in bottom of pan. Sprinkle with half of the basil. Layer with half of the tomato and cheese slices. Press remaining spaghetti mixture on top. Sprinkle with remaining basil. Layer with remaining tomato and cheese slices.
  • Bake uncovered 30 minutes until hot and light brown. Let stand 15 minutes. Remove side of pan. Cut torte into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg

SPAGHETTI BASIL TORTE



Spaghetti Basil Torte image

This is a Betty Crocker recipe and picture used with permission. It really is delicious and very pretty to serve. Its a light dish, great for summer or spring lunch with a salad and bread.

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Pasta

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pkg (16 ounces) spaghetti pasta
1/2 c grated parmesan
1/2 c ricotta cheese
1 Tbsp italian seasoning
2 large eggs, beaten
1 can(s) (4 ounces) sliced black olives
1/4 c fresh basil, chopped (or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried)
2 medium tomatoes, cut in thin slices
4 slice provolone cheese (about 1 ounce each)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray spring-form pan with no stick cooking spray (olive oil flavored is nice). Cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package.
  • 2. Toss spaghetti with Parmesan, ricotta, Italian seasoning, olives, and eggs until spaghetti is well coated. Press half of spaghetti into the bottom of the spring-form pan. Sprinkle with half of basil, half of tomato, and half of cheese. Then spread remaining spaghetti on top of mixture in pan. Layer remaining ingredients in same order as previously done.
  • 3. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes until hot and light brown on top. Remove from oven. Let stand for 15 minutes. Remove the pan and cut in slices to serve.

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