Description
Pizza Rustica is a traditional Italian savory pie loaded with a rich blend of cheeses, cured meats, and eggs encased in a buttery, flaky crust. Perfect for festive occasions or a hearty meal, this classic dish offers a delicious combination of flavors and textures that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
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For the Dough
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 tsp white vinegar
For the Filling
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cooked Italian sausage, crumbled
- 1/2 cup diced prosciutto or ham
- 1/2 cup diced salami
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water and vinegar until dough comes together. Divide dough into two discs, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare filling: In a large bowl, whisk eggs. Add ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, cooked sausage, prosciutto, salami, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Preheat oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan or pie dish.
- Assemble: Roll out one dough disc to fit the bottom and sides of the pan. Press dough into pan. Pour filling evenly over dough. Roll out second dough disc and cover the pie, sealing edges and trimming excess. Cut vents in top crust.
- Bake: Bake for 1 hour, until crust is golden and filling is set. Let cool before slicing.
Notes
- Use your favorite cured meats or add vegetables like spinach for variation.
- Allow pie to cool completely before slicing to ensure clean cuts.
- Pizza Rustica can be served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 190mg