How to Make Pizza Rustica - A Step-by-Step Guide

Pizza Rustica is a traditional Italian savory pie that is filled with a mixture of meats, cheeses, and eggs. It is often enjoyed during the Easter holiday in Italy, and is a popular dish to share with friends and family. This hearty and flavorful dish is perfect for any special occasion, and can be served as a main course or as a delicious appetizer.

The filling for Pizza Rustica typically includes a combination of Italian meats such as prosciutto, salami, and pepperoni, along with a ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 (3 ounce) package prosciutto, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 (9 inch) prepared pie crusts

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch double-crust pizza

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cook and stir sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Mix Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, and eggs together in a bowl. Stir in sausage, prosciutto, and parsley.
  • Roll 1 pie crust into an 11-inch circle on a lightly floured work surface. Transfer to a pie plate, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang. Pierce crust all over with a fork. Spread cheese and sausage mixture over crust. Roll second pie crust into a 12-inch circle; place on top. Seal and flute edges. Cut several slits in the top crust to permit steam to escape.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until center is set and crust is browned, about 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    720 cal.

    • Total Fat: 50g
    • Saturated Fat: 21g
    • Cholesterol: 187mg
    • Sodium: 1873mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 42g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 875mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 251mg