Shelly's Recipe

TORTA ITALIANO

Category: Quiche and Savory Tarts / Tartlettes

2 cups all-purpose baking mix
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 pound lean ground beef
1 large garlic clove, pressed
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 ounce grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine baking mix and milk in a bowl. Lightly spray a springform pan with vegetable cooking spray. Spread baking mix evenly over base.

Cook meat in a 12-inch skillet until no longer pink; drain. Add onion, garlic, seasonings and tomato sauce; cook 2-3 minutes. Spread meat mixture over batter. Layer spinach over meat mixture; top with cheese. Bake 35 minutes. Remove from oven; cool 10 minutes. Run a knife gently around collar before removing. Serve with garden fresh salad and toasted garlic bread. Serves 10