Ricotta Cheese Torta
- Vegetable oil cooking spray
- 2 to 3 tablespoons fine bread crumbs, preferably homemade
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
- 2 pounds part-skim ricotta, drained
- 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- Preheat the oven to 400F, with a rack in the center.
- Lightly coat a 7-inch round springform pan with cooking spray.
- Sprinkle with the bread crumbs, coating evenly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, parsley, marjoram, mint, and zest.
- Add the ricotta and salt; season with pepper.
- Stir to combine.
- Pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake until the top is deep golden brown and firm to the touch, about 1 hour.
- Place the pan on a plate to catch the juices.
- Let stand until the torta pulls away from the sides, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from the pan; serve warm or at room temperature.
- (Per serving)
- Calories: 369
- Fat: 21g
- Cholesterol: 211mg
- Carbohydrate: 14g
- Sodium: 697mg
- Protein: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
vegetable oil cooking spray, bread crumbs, eggs, parsley, fresh marjoram, fresh mint, lemon zest, ricotta, coarse salt, freshly ground pepper
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/ricotta-cheese-torta-392704 (may not work)