Pizza Rustica Recipe

Name: Pizza Rustica
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pie crust, for 11 inch pan; 2 eggs (reserve 1 tbsp egg white); 2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese; 2 cups shredded jarlsberg cheese (divided); 4 cloves garlic, pressed (optional); 6 -8 ounces hot smoked sausage, chopped (Salami, pepperoni 0r cappicoli); 1 cup cherries or 1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; ½ teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper; 1 lb asparagus; ¼ cup sliced black olives

Servings: persons

1 pie crust, for 11 inch pan
2 eggs (reserve 1 tbsp egg white)
2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded jarlsberg cheese (divided)
4 cloves garlic, pressed (optional)
6 -8 ounces hot smoked sausage, chopped (Salami, pepperoni 0r cappicoli)
1 cup cherries or 1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
½ teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 lb asparagus
¼ cup sliced black olives

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["Heat oven to 375F, prick the pie crust and paint with the tbsp of eggwhite.", "Bake crust for approximately 10 minutes or until it begins to brown, set aside to cool Beat the eggs and mix with the ricotta cheese, gently stir in 2/3 of the Jarlsberg cheese & the garlic (if using).", "Put half of this mixture into the cooked pie crust and spread it out evenly.", "Sprinkle in the chopped sausage.", "Place tomato halves on top of sausage.", "Sprinkle with the pepper & Italian Seasoning.", "Gently pour in the remaining cheese mixture, spread evenly.", "Bake 35 minutes or until the cheese mixture is firm.", "Meanwhile wash the asparagus and snap off the tough bottom end of the stalks Cut the asparagus into 1/4"" rounds leaving the tips (heads) whole.", "Steam the asparagus (cut pieces and tips) for 4-5 minutes, they should still be crisp.", "Have the asparagus ready before the pie is finished baking.", "Spoon the asparagus on top of the pie.", "Sprinkle on the remaining cheese, arrange the asparagus tips on top& decorate with the olives.", "Return to the oven for about another 10-15 minutes or until the cheese has melted.", "Serve warm."]

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pie crust, for 11 inch pan, 2 eggs (reserve 1 tbsp egg white), 2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese, 2 cups shredded jarlsberg cheese (divided), and more.

Yes, Pizza Rustica falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Pizza Rustica

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