Italian Potato Torta

Health score
22%
Italian Potato Torta
45 min.
4
440kcal

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Italian Potato Torta: A Delectable Twist on Traditional Cuisine

Indulge in the delightful flavors of Italy with this unique and scrumptious Italian Potato Torta. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a main course for any occasion, this dish combines the comforting taste of potatoes with the rich aroma of Italian seasoning and cheeses. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes and serving 4 persons, this recipe is ideal for those seeking a delicious and satisfying meal without spending hours in the kitchen.

Each serving offers a well-balanced 440 kcal, with a caloric breakdown of 21.13% protein, 27.69% fat, and 51.18% carbs, making it a nutritious option for any time of day. This Italian Potato Torta is not only a feast for your taste buds but also a healthier alternative, using part-skim mozzarella cheese to keep the calorie count in check.

To create this mouth-watering dish, you'll need a simple list of ingredients, including cubed peeled baking potatoes, diced Italian-style tomatoes, an egg, all-purpose flour, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, olive oil, salt, and a blend of fresh Parmesan and shredded part-skim mozzarella cheeses. With equipment like a frying pan, saucepan, oven, cake form, and potato masher, you're all set to embark on this culinary journey.

Prepare to be amazed as you transform ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary Italian Potato Torta, garnished with fresh thyme for an added touch of elegance. This recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to explore the depths of Italian cuisine and impress their friends and family with their cooking skills. So, roll up your sleeves, and let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 1.8 pounds baking potatoes cubed peeled
  • 14.5 ounce canned tomatoes diced italian-style drained canned
  • large eggs 
  • 0.5 cup flour all-purpose
  •  garlic minced
  • 0.3 teaspoon seasoning dried italian
  • teaspoons olive oil 
  • ounces parmesan fresh grated
  • ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • cake form
  • potato masher

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 45
  2. Place potatoes in a saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook 15 minutes or until tender.
  3. Drain. Return potatoes to pan; add flour, oil, salt, and egg. Mash potato mixture with a potato masher until smooth.
  4. Spread potato mixture into a 9-inch round cake pan coated with cooking spray.
  5. Combine seasoning, garlic, and tomatoes; spread evenly over potato mixture.
  6. Combine cheeses, and sprinkle over tomato mixture.
  7. Bake at 450 for 25 minutes or until golden.
  8. Let stand 20 minutes.
  9. Cut torta into 4 wedges.
  10. Garnish with thyme, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories440kcal
Protein21.13%
Fat27.69%
Carbs51.18%

Properties

Glycemic Index
64.94
Glycemic Load
39.26
Inflammation Score
0
Nutrition Score
22.8765216703%

Flavonoids

Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:440.01kcal
22%
Fat:13.81g
21.24%
Saturated Fat:7.14g
44.65%
Carbohydrates:57.42g
19.14%
Net Carbohydrates:52.38g
19.05%
Sugar:6.35g
7.06%
Cholesterol:79.1mg
26.37%
Sodium:752.74mg
32.73%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.71g
47.41%
Calcium:548.3mg
54.83%
Phosphorus:464.95mg
46.5%
Vitamin B6:0.93mg
46.3%
Potassium:1213.6mg
34.67%
Manganese:0.65mg
32.41%
Selenium:19.63µg
28.04%
Vitamin C:21.24mg
25.74%
Vitamin B1:0.38mg
25.6%
Vitamin B2:0.41mg
24.24%
Iron:4.31mg
23.92%
Copper:0.44mg
22.16%
Magnesium:87.72mg
21.93%
Vitamin B3:4.35mg
21.73%
Fiber:5.04g
20.16%
Folate:79.99µg
20%
Zinc:2.51mg
16.74%
Vitamin B5:1.27mg
12.72%
Vitamin E:1.84mg
12.29%
Vitamin A:595.11IU
11.9%
Vitamin K:11.92µg
11.36%
Vitamin B12:0.6µg
9.98%
Vitamin D:0.44µg
2.94%
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