Cheese, Pesto and Tomato Torta Recipe

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Cheese, Pesto and Tomato Torta
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  1. Finely chop garlic in processor. Add basil, 1/4 cup pine nuts, oil and lemon juice. Process until well blended. Add 1/3 cup cream cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Using on/off turns, process just until blended. Transfer pesto to medium bowl.
  2. Coarsely chop tomatoes in processor. Add tomato paste and process until mixture is almost smooth. Add 1/3 cup cream cheese and blend well.
  3. Using electric mixer, beat 2 cups cream cheese and butter in large bowl until fluffy. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Spray 6-cup soufflé dish with nonstick spray. Line with plastic wrap, extending plastic over sides. Spread 3/4 cup cream cheese-butter mixture evenly over bottom of prepared dish. Top with half of tomato mixture, then 1/2 cup cream cheese-butter mixture, then half of pesto mixture. Repeat layering with 1/2 cup cream cheese-butter mixture, remaining tomato mixture, 1/2 cup cream cheese-butter mixture and remaining pesto. Top with remaining cream cheese-butter mixture. Cover and chill overnight. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.).
  5. Invert torta onto platter. Peel off plastic. Garnish with basil sprigs and toasted pine nuts. Serve with baguette slices.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 217.28 Kcal (910 kJ)
Calories from fat 193.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.46g 33%
Cholesterol 53.47mg 18%
Sodium 141.72mg 6%
Potassium 222.73mg 5%
Total Carbs 4.28g 1%
Sugars 1.54g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.73g 3%
Protein 3.28g 7%
Vitamin C 9mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 55.8mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 373.37 Kcal (1563 kJ)
Calories from fat 331.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36.88g 33%
Cholesterol 91.88mg 18%
Sodium 243.53mg 6%
Potassium 382.73mg 5%
Total Carbs 7.36g 1%
Sugars 2.65g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1.25g 3%
Protein 5.64g 7%
Vitamin C 15.5mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.9mg 3%
Calcium 95.9mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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