Ricotta and “Toy Box” Tomato Torta
Ricotta and “Toy Box” Tomato Torta layers creamy, gently seasoned ricotta with bursts of sweet, tangy cherry tomatoes for a balanced bite in every slice. Fresh basil and a hint of Parmigiano-Reggiano add aromatic depth, making it perfect for a light lunch, brunch, or a summer dinner starter when tomatoes are at their peak.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ricotta and “Toy Box” Tomato Torta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9- or 10-inch pie dish with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and set it aside.
- 2
Add ricotta, egg, flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic, basil, oregano, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese to a mixing bowl, and stir well to combine; spoon the mixture into the prepared pie dish, and spread it into an even layer.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until the torta puffs slightly and the cheese firms up, about 20 minutes. A skewer inserted into the center should come out clean.
- 4
Let cool until just warm. Cover the top of the torta with halved cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil, and season generously with sea salt.
- 5
The torta can also be served at room temperature, or cold.
- 6
The finished torta can also be drizzled with balsamic vinegar, or any vinegar, as well as freshly squeezed lemon.
- 7
Cook’s Note For a lighter, gluten-free version, simply omit the all-purpose flour, and add an extra egg.
- 8
Other cheese, such as Cheddar, can be added instead of, or in addition to, the Parmigiano-Reggiano.
- 9
Besides tomatoes, the torta can also be topped with grilled summer vegetables, like corn, squash, peppers, or eggplant.
- Calories 163.71 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 7.3 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 11.61 g 4%
- Total Fat 10.07 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 4.82 g High 24%
- Trans Fat 0.14 g High --
- Cholesterol 54.44 mg Moderate 18%
- Sodium 119.94 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 1.43 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 2.17 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 186.3 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 1.17 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 119.95 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 146.48 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 4.42 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.22 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Ricotta and "Toy Box" Tomato Torta is made with 13 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Black Pepper, and Cherry Tomato. Each serving provides about 163.71 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ricotta and “Toy Box” Tomato Torta made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Black Pepper, Cherry Tomato, Eggs. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ricotta and “Toy Box” Tomato Torta?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 163.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ricotta and “Toy Box” Tomato Torta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Ricotta and “Toy Box” Tomato Torta healthy?
- Ricotta and “Toy Box” Tomato Torta has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 163.71 calories and 7.3 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 119.94 mg (5% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.82 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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