Spaghetti Basil Torte
Time needed
15 min
preparation
+
45 min
cooking
Ingredients
- 1 16-oz. pkg. spaghetti
- 1/2 C. grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 C. ricotta cheese
- 1 Tbs. Italian seasoning
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 C. chopped fresh or 1 1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves
- 2 med. tomatoes, each cut into 5 slices
- 4 slices provolone cheese, cut in half
Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Cook and drain spaghetti as package directs. Rinse with cold water; drain. In large bowl, mix Parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning and eggs until well blended. Add spaghetti; toss until well coated. Press half of 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 into wedges.
