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Spring Peas Pasta Torte

Spring Peas Pasta Torte

Course Brunch, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword Pasta torte, peas pasta torte, rigatoni ricotta torte, spring recipes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Rest Time: 10 minutes
Servings 8
Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Rigatoni Pasta
  • 1 red onion
  • 2 large garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 9 oz ricotta cheese
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup chopped fresh basil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 cups frozen peas
  • 2 cups sugar snap peas chopped
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente.
  2. Drain, return to the pot, and set aside.
  3. Grease a 9" springform pan.
  4. Wrap the bottom of the pan tightly in aluminum foil
  5. Peel and dice the onion.
  6. Peel and slice the garlic clove thinly.
  7. Heat the olive oil in a skillet and saute the onion until it starts to brown.
  8. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until it releases its aroma.
  9. Remove from heat and set aside.
  10. Mix the ricotta and eggs.
  11. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and 3/4 of the basil.
  12. Season with salt and pepper.
  13. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  14. Combine the pasta, peas, sugar snap peas, onion, and the ricotta mixture in the pot.
  15. Fold in half (1 cup) of the mozzarella.
  16. Transfer to the springform pan and press down firmly.
  17. Sprinkle the rest of the mozzarella cheese over the top.
  18. Bake for 25 minutes.
  19. Let cool for 10 minutes.
  20. Remove from the pan and transfer to a serving plate.
  21. Sprinkle with the remaining basil and serve.