Description
Pizza Rustica is a traditional Italian Easter pie, made with a rich pastry crust and filled with a savory mix of cheeses, eggs, and cured meats like salami and prosciutto.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets of pie crust or homemade pastry dough
- 1 lb ricotta cheese (drained)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup cubed provolone cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped salami
- 1/2 cup chopped prosciutto or ham
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a 9-inch pie dish with one sheet of pie dough, pressing into the edges.
- In a large bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, provolone, chopped meats, 4 eggs, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust and smooth the top.
- Cover with the second pie crust, seal the edges, and crimp. Cut a few slits in the top for steam to escape.
- Brush the top with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the filling is set.
- Let cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing. Best served warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Let ricotta drain in a sieve or cheesecloth for 1–2 hours for a firmer filling.
- Pizza Rustica can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge.
- Commonly enjoyed at Easter but great any time of year.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 135mg