Sun-Dried Tomato and Pesto Torta

Sun-Dried Tomato and Pesto Torta
One portion of this dish contains around 4g of protein, 27g of fat, and a total of 272 calories. This recipe serves 20. This recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up baguette, basil sprigs, butter, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Finely chop garlic in processor.
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Add basil, 1/4 cup pine nuts, oil and lemon juice. Process until well blended.
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Add 1/3 cup cream cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Using on/off turns, process just until blended.
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4
Transfer pesto to medium bowl.
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5
Coarsely chop tomatoes in processor.
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Add tomato paste and process until mixture is almost smooth.
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Add 1/3 cup cream cheese and blend well.
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Using electric mixer, beat 2 cups cream cheese and butter in large bowl until fluffy. Season with salt and pepper.
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9
Spray 6-cup soufflé dish with nonstick spray. Line with plastic wrap, extending plastic over sides.
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Spread 3/4 cup cream cheese-butter mixture evenly over bottom of prepared dish. Top with half of tomato mixture, then 1/2 cup cream cheese-butter mixture, then half of pesto mixture. Repeat layering with 1/2 cup cream cheese-butter mixture, remaining tomato mixture, 1/2 cup cream cheese-butter mixture and remaining pesto. Top with remaining cream cheese-butter mixture. Cover and chill overnight. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
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11
Invert torta onto platter. Peel off plastic.
12
Garnish with basil sprigs and toasted pine nuts.
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Serve with baguette slices.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In45 m.
Servings20
Health Score3
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