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Basil-cheese Torta Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 Process first 3 ingredients in a mixer or food processor/blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.
Step #2 Stir in Lucinda's Garden Pesto, mixing well.
Step #3 Line an 8- x 4-inch loafpan with plastic wrap, allowing 1 inch to hang over on each side.
Step #4 Arrange one-third of cheese slices on bottom & up sides of pan.
Step #5 Layer evenly with half of pesto mixture, 2 tbsps pine nuts, 1/3 c Roasted Red Pepper Salsa, & half of remaining cheese slices.
Step #6 Repeat layers, ending with cheese slices, carefully pressing each layer.
Step #7 Fold cheese slices toward center.
Step #8 Cover up & chill 8 hrs.
Step #9 Invert torta onto a serving platter.
Step #10 Top with 1/3 c salsa; garnish, if desired.
Step #11 Serve with remaining salsa & toasted French baguette slices.
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