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| Torta di Pasta Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis Show: Everyday Italian Episode: Lavish Leftovers Overall User Rating:  |
Fatigue rescue recipe!
12/20/2007 at 12:22pm
User: Debby from Salinas, CA User Rating:
For those of you who complained that this recipe is bland, I recommend that you get more creative with what you used. I drained and toweled dry my sun-dried tomatoes in oil...hence, no oily problem. I also added caramelized onions, which was the winning combo. I did add some red pepper flakes which gave some kick to this easy dish. I had a shredded cheese combo from Trader Joe's with Asiago, Parm and Fontina. It was just fine. I was tired and hungry, last night, and this recipe was really easy and fast. This will be a keeper recipe, because it's so easy.
Pop Ins!
12/18/2004 at 01:07pm
User: CELINE from Savannah, GA User Rating:
The doorbell rings...unexpected guests show up to cheer me up during an illness...I have the energy to entertain and do so with this dish and a simple salad. Improvising, I use cherry tomatoes; fresh basil and flat leaf parsley; asiago, mozerella and parmesian cheese. There is no end to the complexities added into the simplicity of this dish. I have served it with veal saltimbo as well and it has become a favorite with me and my friends.
Mouthwatering Delicious!
12/14/2004 at 05:31pm
User: CATHY from Kirkland, WA User Rating:
I exchanged kalamata olives for the sun-dried tomatoes...just a personal preference. This torta was so good, my beau and I nearly made ourselves sick with over-indulgence. Crisp on the outside, chewy and creamy on the inside...exquisite!
Fantastic
12/11/2004 at 12:09pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic.
Torta di Pasta
12/02/2006 at 08:28am
User: Gina from Johnston, RI User Rating:
Easy to make, yummy, yummy, yummy. Pasta sticks to pan alittle but all in all, a very tasty dish!
Love it !!!!!!
11/22/2006 at 11:23am
User: Holly from Lambertville, NJ User Rating:
I made this for a dinner party for an appy and it was gone in minutes. People request that I make this all the time. It is a very nice appy for a group of people, you can cut it in little wedges and it can serve a lot of people. I have also made it for dinner too with a salad.
great!
11/12/2006 at 09:15pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
this is amazing! i'm not sure why people found it bland? i thought it was so flavorful. the first time i followed the recipe and tonight i made it with peas and roasted red peppers. soo good and so many possiblities!
Spaghetti Pie
11/10/2004 at 10:41am
User: CECILIA from Fort Lee, NJ User Rating:
This made for a great after school snack for the kids when they come home from school with hunger and homework. Very easy to make..and taste great!
Great and easy!
11/09/2004 at 03:28pm
User: BECCA from Telford, TN User Rating:
I'm surprised by the Medium diffuculty rating...I found this dish super easy to make! I just used leftover spaghetti, and extra parmesan cheese since I didn't have fontina on hand. It came out beautifully!
YUM-ME!!!!!
10/29/2005 at 02:29am
User: sandi from eureka, CA User Rating:
This recipe is a real winner, everything about it was easy to do, and very tasty. I will be making this recipe again, in fact I already bought the items to make it again. Thank you for sharing such great ideas for left-overs.
DELICIOUS!!!
10/26/2005 at 06:23pm
User: LAURA from Ontario, CA User Rating:
It was delicious the first time I made it according to the recipe and even better the second time I made it with Italian sausage and sauted onions.
so easy and magnificent!
10/15/2007 at 10:34pm
User: My from Stockton, CA User Rating:
giada should win an award for this! this was so easy to make and so easy too! i didn't have a nonstick skillet that could go under the broiler, so i transferred it over to a pie tin and threw that in my toaster oven to broil and it came out just as good. love the textural difference b/t the crispy crust and the soft inside. non of the ingredients are too overpowering and they all married well together. i will definitely be making this again! thanks giada!!!! you're my favorite!
Delicious!
10/15/2005 at 05:03pm
User: SUSAN from Littleton, CO User Rating:
This was so good. The sundried tomatoes were great in it. I can't wait to improvise with some other ingredients!
To plain !!!!!!
10/13/2005 at 04:02pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The pie looked and smelled very nice, but it had no taste at all. I even tried to make it twice, thought that maybe I did something wrong the first time. However, second pie was even worse. Wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
delish
10/11/2005 at 11:29am
User: cat from chapin, SC User Rating:
Wonderful, tasty, and easy. I added some redpepper flakes to spice it up. Otherwise followed it exactly as it appears. A new family favorite.
Torta di Pasta
10/11/2005 at 09:41am
User: Mike from Dublin, OH User Rating:
This was a very easy dish to make that took no time at all. My friends loved it and thought that I took more than 15 minutes making it.
Disappointed
10/10/2005 at 10:22pm
User: Susan from Sarasota, FL User Rating:
This looked so good when she was preparing this on TV, but when I made it for company this weekend we were all so disappointed. It had absolutely NO taste....yuck! Tossed this recipe right in the trash!
Versitily Recipe
10/09/2005 at 11:17am
User: Arlene from Radford, VA User Rating:
I made this recipe, but being that some members of my family are allergic to tomato I substituted Italian sausage meat for the tomato. It was good. I guess you can use any other substitute you like. Try broccoli or even pepperoni. The family loved it.
My First Recipe From Food Network
10/07/2005 at 09:03pm
User: Ariel from Astoria, NY User Rating:
the medium difficulty rating cant be right, so easy to make and it looks quite impressive, the taste is amazing and I think ill be watching Everyday Italian a lot more to find more recipies like this one
great recipe
10/05/2005 at 02:02pm
User: JAMES from asheville, NC User Rating:
it is quick and great tasting and very easy
Pasta Pie
10/05/2005 at 11:35am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe has been around for generations! I prefer my recipe. I use less eggs! Good for leftover pasta & sauce as well.
Exceeded expectations!
10/04/2005 at 03:38pm
User: Jenn from austin, TX User Rating:
My husband's vegetarian friend came over for dinner and I knew this would be the perfect chance to try this dish. I accompanied it with grilled eggplant marinated with garlic, olive oil and oregano. I added some French loaf and tomato sauce for dipping....perfect! We will definitely make this again!
Quick & versatile & yummy
10/03/2005 at 04:31pm
User: Tana from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL User Rating:
There seems to be no end to possible things to add to this dish to dress it up; otherwise, as is it is delicious, and a great fix-ahead for when we're short on time. Even using a regular All-Clad skillet instead of the non-stick variety, the Torta di Pasta came right out.
Torta di Pasta
10/01/2005 at 12:34am
User: Martha from Stevenson Ranch, CA User Rating:
This was very good, and the next time I make it, I'm going to add ham, black olives and artichokes.
great recipe
09/24/2005 at 05:25pm
User: Cortni from Baton Rouge, LA User Rating:
I thought this was an easy and great recipe but being from Louisiana I had to add my own twist to it. I added more seasoning and I also added onions and chicken to it. The chicken makes it little more filling!
Pretty good
09/18/2006 at 05:57pm
User: Melissa from Enterprise, AL User Rating:
Myself and my 16 month old loved this, but my husband thought it a bit bland. I added a splash of basalmic vinegar which did add some flavor. I also used an Italian 5 cheese blend because I couldn't find the required cheese. I believe it may have been creamier if I had the proper cheese. I will make it again...with some tweeking!
Great!
09/09/2004 at 03:05pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I love this recipe, In my family we use leftover pasta and sauce, instead of sundried tomatoes.
This was soo awesome
08/30/2004 at 07:34pm
User: MARLANA from Campbell, OH User Rating:
My family loved this recipe!!!! This was the first recipe of the shows that I had made and it was so good .Now everytime we have leftover pasta I make it my great grandmother made something like this when I was little but I never got the reicpe.When I made this it was like she was still alive and hear making it for me. Thank yuo for the memory remake.
Good basic recipe
08/29/2005 at 03:07pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I do agree with the posters that say this recipe is bland. But....if you served it with a really good marinara or alfredo sauce then it is really good. If nothing else you may want to double the amount of sun dried tomatoes and experiement with cheeses ( I tried asiago in mine). I threw some dieced pepperoni in which made it tasty. It is a great blank canvas for whatever ingredients you would like to add. It is easy so I am not sure why it has a medium difficulty rating
Tasty torta
08/25/2005 at 06:22pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I love this recipe. It is so easy and really tasty. This recipe is definitely a keeper! Mille grazie Giada!
Wonderful
08/24/2007 at 02:00pm
User: Irving from Augusta, ME User Rating:
I've made it twice now, each time with leftover pasta - and it's great. Simple and quick, it's a great way to turn boring pasta leftovers into something really good.
good and spicy pasta
08/23/2004 at 11:54am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
it tasted really good and the hole family liked it when i cooked it. they all asked how did i do it and i told them i got it off foodnetwork.com. and they said they will go to this dot com to because the pasta was exellen and they all loved it.
Needed...'Something'....
08/20/2007 at 12:22pm
User: ANNE from Seattle, WA User Rating:
This was OK, I felt like it needed something. I put some pesto on my second piece...a little better. My third piece I had cold a couple hours later...a little better still. But I didn't even finish the third and threw the last of it away.
Not so good
08/20/2005 at 01:59pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This dish was very bland and my family just didn't care for it.
Average dish
08/08/2005 at 02:49pm
User: EMILY from Ithaca, NY User Rating:
Though easy to make, I found this dish left something to be desired. Not much flavor, and even more bland as a leftover the next day. Maybe it would be better if jazzed up with spices in addition to the sundried tomatoes.
Torta di Pasta - East to make but not very good
08/08/2005 at 11:40am
User: Casey from Washington, DC User Rating:
While I found that this dish was relatively easy to make, it was not that good. It was pretty bland and unexciting. Not bad, just not very flavorful.
Great Recipe
08/07/2004 at 02:06pm
User: LAURA from Murrieta, CA User Rating:
Just hearing about the sun-dried tomatos in the recipe made us want to try it. There is very little to buy to make this dish and the best part is, it is so easy to make. It has become a frequent part of our meals when we do not have a lot of time to make dinner. We especially like it as a side to chicken.
Decadent!
07/20/2006 at 02:06pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Soooo tasty! I tried making a lower-fat version of it the first time used cooking spray instead of olive oil in the pan & less cheese) and it was still OK but not fantastic. Then I tried it again following the recipe exactly and it was fabulous! Definitely a great treat when you want some comfort food!
Easy & Delicious
07/11/2005 at 10:48pm
User: Tawnya from Livermore, CA User Rating:
I've made this for a couple of different parties I went to. It's easy and tasty. Everyone loved it. I brought along the 4X6 print-out of the recipe for my friends...
Very good
07/10/2004 at 09:13am
User: JEN from Bellevue, NE User Rating:
No changes needed for this quick meal.
Delicious
07/03/2005 at 02:15pm
User: Dana from Shohola, PA User Rating:
I always cook more spaghetti than I need now. This is an easy recipe to vary, using cheeses and add ins, like bacon or ham, that you have on hand.
Yummy!
06/14/2005 at 04:09pm
User: Julie from Milford, CT User Rating:
I love making this for company! They think it is so complicated when its really easy. If you like it a little spicier or want more flavor, just add some oregano or red pepper flakes or whatever spices you like. I also use more than 8 oz. of spaghetti. When I do I just add an extra egg. Yummy!
Not Good
06/13/2005 at 10:24pm
User: Janine from Flemington, NJ User Rating:
I love all of Gidia's recipes, but not this one. I do not know what all the fuss is about. It had a very bland taste and the sun-dried tomatoes in oil gave it a bad flavor. I ended up throwing it away. My guests did not like it either.
tasty
06/13/2005 at 08:19pm
User: Heidi from Parma, OH User Rating:
This was a good, easy dish and it would be easy to get creative and add mushrooms, onions, spinach, garlic etc. At first, I wasn't sure how much I liked it but after a couple of bites, I thought it was quite delicious.
Easy and delicious!
06/09/2006 at 10:53pm
User: Robert from Panama City, FL User Rating:
The Fontina's mild flavor contrasts with the tartness of the sundried tomatoes really well. This is an easy dish to prepare, although I would caution anyone using non-stick cookware under a broiler. Most non-sticks can't exceed either 450 or 500 degrees depending on the manufacturer. Because the pan is filled with the pasta (which absorbs most of the heat) and you are only broiling for a few minutes you should be ok. The only other comment--save some money by packing some sun dried tomatoes in olive oil ahead of time. Buying dried tomatoes is much cheaper than the jars of oil packed dried tomatoes!
Blah
06/08/2007 at 12:43pm
User: Monica from Missoula, MT User Rating:
This recipe was awfully bland. It could definitely be a five star item and a delicious entre with the addition of a few items. I thought caramelized onions, peppers and maybe an additional cheese would make this delish.
easy
06/04/2007 at 10:39pm
User: Leanna from Apple Valley, MN User Rating:
This recipe was very quick and easy. I thought that it needed a little bit more seasoning. I will put some basil in next time and maybe use a little bit more cheese. It looked exactly like the picture and it came out of the pan quite easily.
Awesome!
05/30/2005 at 08:40pm
User: Kristin from Frisco, TX User Rating:
Used left over spaghetti and not a lot to it! It was great...even brought it to work the next day & people liked it!
Torta di Great!
05/28/2005 at 09:33am
User: Kevin from Bensalem, PA User Rating:
This makes a great appetizer or party starter. My guests loved it!
Delicious!!!
05/25/2007 at 07:05pm
User: Claudia from Fontana, CA User Rating:
Made this last night and we couldn't wait until it got to room temperature! It was creamy,cheesy and crunchy! I read the reviews beforehand and added sauteed onions and italian sausage. Can't wait to make it again!
Easy and flavorful
05/25/2007 at 12:44am
User: Katie from irvine, CA User Rating:
The only addition I made to this recipe was about a teaspoon of Italian seasoning (a spice blend), which I added to the egg/cheese mixture. Everything turned out delicious! The more sundried tomatoes, the better.
The Method
05/22/2007 at 12:55pm
User: Kathleen from Yuba City, CA User Rating:
I wasn't sure how to rate this because actually, I used this more as a method than a recipe. I think the recipe as it stood would have been wonderful, even thought there were some remarks about it being bland. If you cooked your pasta properly and used good quality ingredients, all it should need is seasoning--and that's up to the cook herself. Use your tastebuds!I strayed from the recipe for one basic reason: I had some leftovers I wanted to use up--Duh! This was a leftovers show. I had some odds and ends of pasta, some cooked, some not. I got it all cooked and hot and tossed it with almost a cup of sundried tomatoes and some of the oil from them to add flavor and keep it from sticking. While it was cooling, I added some leftover turkey saltimbocca--turkey, prosciutto and sage--and one stray prosciutto slice. Went to my garden and pulled a little parsley, chives, thyme and basil. Made the egg/cheese mixture as written except for a bit of cayenne pepper. It cooked up so beautifully and slipped right out of the pan--and promptly disappeared. This is a GREAT way to use of leftovers. My husband raved and wants it again this weekend.
Great alternative to pizza!
05/20/2007 at 02:42pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I am not much of a pizza fan, but I did like this. My family wants to put pizza toppings in it next time. It's also much easier then pizza dough. Great recipe! Thanks Giada!
Excellent
05/18/2005 at 05:36pm
User: Lisa from Battle Creek, MI User Rating:
This is very good and worth trying out.
Great dish- cooking times may need tweaking...
05/17/2007 at 11:09pm
User: d from Minneapolis, MN User Rating:
I followed the recipe, but I did add sauted mushrooms, onions and garlic. I also used leftover spaghetti which was in sauce, so I skipped the sun dried tomatoes and did roasted red pepper instead. The only problem I had was that the bottom didn't brown and crisp up, even though it was over a medium flame for four minutes. I think a lot of extra moisture was introduced because of all the extra veggies I put in, and this slowed the browning process. I also had only one pan with a metal handle(to endure the broiler)and it's sides are straight up, so checking the bottom was difficult. I'm going to buy a non-stick pan with a metal handle and try again- it still tasted great but didn't have the crisp crust which would make this dish much better. BE CAREFUL if using extra veggies!
yummy!
05/17/2007 at 06:23pm
User: janet from Appleton, WI User Rating:
I love cheese
I love this
05/13/2005 at 10:12am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My mother makes this all the time. It's a great picnic food also. If your an Italian/American, you appreciate it alot more.
JUST AWESOME
05/09/2007 at 07:51pm
User: TOM from PHILADELPHIA, PA User Rating:
BIG HIT AT PARTY THOUGHT RECIPE WAS GREAT
Crunchy & Cheesy
05/03/2007 at 08:17pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was good - but I just used the cheeses i had in the fridge already - romano instead of parmesan and mozzarella instead of fontina. Would be even tastier with the good cheeses!
So-So
04/25/2005 at 03:51pm
User: TRACI from Klamath Falls, OR User Rating:
This is just an okay recipe. I thought is was too bland. The upside is that it is very quick and easy, especially if you have leftover pasta.
KIDS LOVED IT
04/24/2006 at 02:54pm
User: KRISTINE from LIVERPOOL, NY User Rating:
MY WHOLE FAMILY ENJOYED IT! THE ONE PROBLEM THAT I HAD WITH IT WAS THAT YOU CAN'T DOUBLE IT. I HAVE A BIG FAMILY AND I WOULD HAVE TO MAKE 2 TO FEED THEM ALL.
Great family meal
04/24/2005 at 08:18pm
User: ELIZABETH from San Diego, CA User Rating:
I made this for myself and my husband once and was convinced I had to make it for my in-laws. They are convinced I am a gourmet because not only is this recipe super easy, it tastes terrific! Thanks!
Excellent using leftover pasta
04/15/2007 at 05:26pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Some previous reviews state it had no taste...I'm wondering if they made boiled pasta specifically for this dish? If so, I think I could understand why it wasn't flavorful enough for them. BUT, IF YOU USE LEFTOVER PASTA/SAUCE from last night's dinner, it is out of this world! I used leftover pasta primavera from dinner last night; didn't have fontina on hand so I used the remaining 1/3 cup of mozz cheese in the refrig I did have; cut down on the parm cheese a bit because the original dish already had parm cheese in it; and I omitted the sundried tomatoes because my leftovers had halved cherry tomatoes in it. The kids didn't go crazy over the original dinner last night but really liked the leftovers turned into this dish today! Will definitely make it again--and I'll be sure to purposely make more pasta than I need so I can use the leftovers for this dish the next day. Very good, very easy.
excellent
04/11/2007 at 04:04pm
User: linda from south hadley, MA User Rating:
This was very good and very easy.
Lower in fat version worked!
04/10/2005 at 08:00pm
User: Laura from New York, NY User Rating:
I attempted to make it lower in fat using egg whites- which I would recommend if you are watching your waist line. It was delicious, but next time I would use one more egg white and a stronger cheese- also olives would have made a great addition.
Can you spell YUMMY?
04/07/2007 at 06:39pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Wow!! Very flavourful and so easy to make. Served with the Tuscan Salad - a great meal!
Better Than I Expected
04/07/2007 at 12:45pm
User: Janice from Whitehouse, TX User Rating:
My husband decided to surprise me with this dish as part of a special dinner for me. I remembered Giada making this on her show, but didn't really think it would "float my boat", but boy was I wrong. As my husband was preparing it I found myself eagerly awaiting the final plating, which was accompanied by some grilled asparagus. A perfect meal that was truly excellent - much better than I ever imagined it could be.
Awesome!!
04/06/2008 at 09:57pm
User: julesha from tucson, AZ User Rating:
This recipe was so quick and easy. My family and I just loved it. Not only did it taste great, but it also looked beautiful. I did change the recipe slightly. I didn't have any fontina so I used mozzarella, added about a cup of mushrooms to the mix, and instead of using plain olive oil, I used the olive oil from the jar of sundried tomatoes. Yummy!
Not for me
04/06/2006 at 10:40pm
User: Julie from Nampa, ID User Rating:
This was more trouble than it was worth--not a fast and easy 'leftovers' dish. It had fantastic ingredients but it seemed so bland and dry. Maybe it could be jazzed up with other stuff but I wont be making the effort again. Youngest wouldnt touch it, oldest picked at it, the husband seemed to like it but maybe he didnt want to hurt my feelings...
it really grew on me
04/04/2007 at 05:06pm
User: shar from fayetteville, NC User Rating:
the first piece I had, I was unsure if I liked it or not. I tried it cold from the fridge like she suggested on the show, and that made all the difference for me. I love to make this and have it for brunch!
Love this dish!
04/03/2007 at 02:22pm
User: Kari from Desoto, TX User Rating:
The first time or two I made this, I followed the recipe to a T. Then I got brave. First, I added some frozen peas the last couple of minutes the pasta was cooking. Then I tossed in some carmelized shallots. Since, I've added mushrooms, onions, etc. The trick with adding things is that you have to cook their excess moisture out first or it will completely throw off the moisture content of the pie and, I would guess, it would fail to "set" properly. Kari DeSoto, TX
Very bland
04/03/2006 at 09:16pm
User: ANN MARIE from Brea, CA User Rating:
This was a very easy recipe to make, however the taste was way too bland for our family. Next time I will add many more sundried tomatoes, kalamata olives and fresh basil. This boring flavor was a surprise for a Giada recipe!
easy and satisfying
04/03/2005 at 08:26am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a recipe the whole family will enjoy. Even those picky eaters in your house. The cheese and pasta combo are terrific, I left out the sundried tomatoes and substituted pancetta. It is very versitile and can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Giada scores again!!
AmyC
04/02/2005 at 07:21am
User: Amy from Forked River, NJ User Rating:
We loved this recipie. I used Whole Wheat pasta, and added pancetta. The result was fabulous. I served it warm from the oven for dinner, but it was delicious cold then next day for lunch. We will be making this recipe regularly!!
Different way to eat pasta.
04/01/2005 at 01:48pm
User: NILDA from Norfolk, VA User Rating:
This is a good recipe. What I didn't like was that the first bite was kind of only egg flavor, so next time I will only use 3 eggs and increase the cheese up to 1 cup. Don't brown the pasta too long in the skillet because it will continue browning when you put it in the broiler. I almost burn it!! and It wasn't longer than 2 minutes in the broiler!! It is a good dish...try it.
Torta di Pizzaza
03/31/2005 at 04:50pm
User: JAMES from Baltimore, MD User Rating:
It was great! My guests gobbled it up. I'd go even heavier with the sun dried tomatoes next time. One guest of mine suggested that adding mexican spices & salsa.
Easy and So Delicious
03/28/2005 at 12:25pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is so easy to make and it's like eating a pizza made of pasta. Also smells wonderful while cooking. Definately a keeper? Thanks
Quick And Easy
03/27/2005 at 12:09pm
User: MARK from Winchester, VA User Rating:
Pasta yum
So Yummy!!
03/22/2006 at 07:01pm
User: Amy from Penacook, NH User Rating:
This recipe is so incredibly tastey, is hard not to gobble the entire "pie" down in one sitting! It's creamy and cheesy on the inside with a nice crust on the outside. I didn't want big chunks of sundried tomatoes in my torta, so I substituted a small jar of sun dried tomato pesto and it came out wonderfully! It's also very easy and quick to make!
Great leftover reinvention!
03/19/2006 at 06:00pm
User: Irene from N. Canton, OH User Rating:
I made this dish using leftover spaghetti and sauce I had (instead of the sundried tomatoes.....which I think would be delicious as well!) I also used all parmesan cheese because I didn't have fontina, and it was still really good. I now have a great way to use of all the leftover spaghetti that no one eats. I plan to make it again and hopefully further mix up the ingredients as others have done. I highly recommend this easy, excellent recipe!
More flavor needed.
03/16/2005 at 11:44am
User: AMANDA from Chicago, IL User Rating:
I would recommend adding spices to this dish to compliment the sun-dried tomatoes, oregano or italian seasoning work well.
Looked better then it taste
03/14/2006 at 01:07pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I was so excited about this recipe. It was so easy to make too! The finish product however wasn't appealling to all senses. It looked awesome! It was rather bland to the taste though. I was expected more from this, however it really didn't taste like anything. I made this for myself and two others and we all agreed that it was bland. There really is a lot you could do with this though. Next time, for me, one less egg, garlic and sliced meatballs.
Lisa's thoughts
03/14/2005 at 10:42pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
good use of leftover pasta but not fabulous
I don't understand the glowing reviews!!!
03/14/2005 at 02:25pm
User: KELLY from New York, NY User Rating:
I tried this and the "angel hair with goat cheese" and I was very dissappointed in both. I waited to write a review because I thought maybe it was just me and that I had done something wrong but after following the recipe for the torte today and having such a bland dry dish as the result I'm quite certain that it is the recipe that is not right. I really am puzzled by all the positive reviews and am wondering who is actually writing them because they seem so completely opposite of my experiences.
simple pleasure
03/13/2005 at 11:04am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is an extremely easy and quick to prepare dish whose payoff far exceeds the effort. The cheeses are an excellent blend and contrast of flavor. The dish is wonderfully crunchy outside and creamy inside. When it is turned out it is a lovely golden brown. People can't stop eating it.
Excellant
03/12/2006 at 10:14am
User: Carlos from Niles, MI User Rating:
This was a good and qiuck meal I would definatnlly make it agin!~!~
delicious with any ingredient
03/11/2007 at 10:30am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Excellent dish and easy to make. It is very versatile considering that any ingredient you choose will work.
easy
03/11/2005 at 07:40am
User: LAURA from lake Orion, MI User Rating:
This is a very easy and quick dish, I like spicy food, so next time I'm going to use garlic and pepper flakes. Great recipe for a quick dinner and oops, forgot to take out meat. lol
Quick meal
03/09/2005 at 10:03am
User: MICHELLE from Palm Springsq, CA User Rating:
Great quick meal. My husband gives it two thumbs up.
Pretty Tasty!
03/08/2005 at 06:08pm
User: STEPHANIE from Wildwood, MO User Rating:
This was very good.... But I'd recommend making it when you have a little extra time on your hands and dont have to rush (easy but time consuming). We used my great grandmothers cast iron skillet because I didnt have anything else that could go into the oven... but then I was TERRIFIED of it sticking (just kept checking it and lifting to make sure). Finally got it into the oven. Crisped up really well. I didnt wait for it to get back to room temp but just let it set up a bit, fliped it, cut it into quarters and it was done. I served this with a simple red wine tomato sauce (with finely chopped onion and carrots) for dipping (but torta is just as good with out). ENJOY!!
Wheeeeeeeeeeeere's the flavor?
03/07/2006 at 05:45pm
User: BETH from Sumiton, AL User Rating:
This did not have enough flavor for my bunch, so I added spinach and a little caramelized onion.
Mouth Watering!
03/07/2005 at 04:34pm
User: MIRRA from miami, FL User Rating:
I cooked this recipe and everyone was impressed! Everyone was asking for the recipe. The only thing I did different instead of taking it the the oven I flipped the torta in the pan and topped with cheese. Delicious!
easy and fun
03/05/2005 at 12:11pm
User: ANN from lakewood, OH User Rating:
My 8 year old and I made this for a fun cooking project. It was great and the best part is I didn't have to time it with the rest of the meal because you eat it room temp. Also I will try it with other ingredianets next time.
Easy and delious
03/03/2005 at 07:00pm
User: ARLENE from New Port Richey, FL User Rating:
My husband was not crazy about this dish, but I enjoyed it very much.
Torta di Licious
03/03/2005 at 10:50am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Made this for dinner last night. WOW!! This was truly a great recipe. It's amazing that it only required a few ingredients and it turned out to be packed with flavor. It's even better the next day - cold.
Phenominal
03/01/2005 at 08:24pm
User: HEATHER from Columbus, OH User Rating:
This recipe went over great with my husband and sons. I wouldn't even classify this as "medium" difficulty, it was very very easy to make. 2 things- DEFINATELY stick to the cook time- when she says 3 minutes on stove top and 5 minutes in the broiler, there is no room for error; and it is worth the hunt to find the Fontina cheese, it makes a world oif difference in the consistancy. AAAAA+++ recipe!
spaghetti pie
03/01/2005 at 04:38pm
User: COLLEEN from clearwater, FL User Rating:
This was the most unusual way of using spaghetti, either left over or fresh. I thought it was great! The only thing I will have to do next time is allow more time. It took longer than 3 minutes to cook wants it got in the pan.
A bit bland?
02/27/2005 at 01:26am
User: KATE from Okemos, MI User Rating:
We tried this tonight after watching the show today. Bought very good cheeses and followed the recipe exactly... It looked fantastic, crisped up under the broiler nicely! The part we weren't too thrilled with was that after letting it cool to room temp in the pan, the bottom ended up soggier than we expected it would be. The taste wasn't bad, but felt like it was lacking in something... Maybe a little garlic/basil? Doubt we will make it again, at least not without jazzing it up a bit for more taste. May also be worth trying it warm from the oven, when it is still crispy on both sides...
Yum
02/26/2005 at 07:29pm
User: NICOLE from ingram, TX User Rating:
This dish was very tasty. The sweetness of the sun dried tomatoes really put a zing into the dish and the great cheeses made it so nice and creamy.
great
01/29/2008 at 05:00pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this for lunch one day and my roommates (it's a bachelor pad here) loved it. The recipe is great for substitution, since I didn't have some of the ingredients. I made some extra pasta so I added an egg, as well as a table spoon of tomato paste and I sauteed one onion and three large cloves of garlic. I also added only about one cup of Parm, but I think next time I'll do the 3/4 and then add some ricotta to lighten the mix. It came out dense, crispy, and really filling! Try it with a mesclun salad, baby spinach (another added ingredient to try!) and maybe a grilled piece of fish. Awesome!
Really Easy Dinner
01/19/2007 at 07:42pm
User: Lori-Ann from Pelham, AL User Rating:
I read the mixed reviews before I made it but I found this recipe really good. I do make a few changes..I put in roasted red peppers instead of the sun dried tomatoes (my husband doesn't like tomatoes) I added some fresh basil. It was really tasty and so easy. Served it with a salad and it was a great Friday night meal.