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Sausage, Roasted Red Pepper, and Spinach Torta Rustica

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Sausage, Roasted Red Pepper, and Spinach Torta Rustica

Sausage, Roasted Red Pepper, and Spinach Torta Rustica

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Equipment

  • Mandoline Slicer - Thinly slicing red peppers and spinach.

  • Food Processor with S-Cut Blade - Quickly chopping vegetables.

  • Stainless Steel Chef's Knife - All types of cutting tasks in cooking.

  • Heavy Duty Pot with Lid - Roasting and sauteeing ingredients effectively.

  • Non-stick Fry Pan - Sauteeing onions, garlic, and vegetables without sticking issues.

  • Silicone Spatula - Mixing fillings like the sausage mixture or spreading butter.

  • Mixing Bowls (1 & 2 Quarts) - Preparing components of the dish separately before assembly.

  • Measuring Cups and Spoons - Accurate ingredient measurements.

  • Tortilla Press - Ensuring a perfect torta rustica shell if homemade tortillas are required.

  • Rubber Spatula - Folding in fillings without breaking them down excessively.

  • Oven Thermometer - Ensuring precise oven temperatures for roasting ingredients or baking the final dish.

Ingredients

  • 16 1/4-inch-thick baguette slices, cut on slight diagonal

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 12 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves

  • 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casing removed

  • 1 1/2 cups grated Fontina cheese, divided

  • 3/4 cup diced drained roasted red peppers (from 12-ounce jar)

  • 6 large eggs

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

  • 1 cup whole milk

  • 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 8x8x2-inch baking dish. Place 8 baguette slices in bottom of dish; press 2 baguette slices onto each side. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large pot over medium-high heat. Add spinach; toss until just wilted, about 3 minutes. Transfer spinach to strainer; cool. Squeeze spinach dry. Transfer to medium bowl.
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Instruction 2

Heat same pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage. Sauté until cooked through, breaking up, about 7 minutes. Mix into spinach; mix in 1 cup cheese and peppers. Spread atop baguette slices in bottom of dish. Whisk eggs in medium bowl to blend.
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Instruction 3

Whisk in last 4 ingredients. Pour over spinach mixture and stir lightly with fork to distribute evenly. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese over. Bake torta until puffed and golden and center is set, about 55 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest 15 minutes before serving.
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