Pizza Rustica Recipe

Name: Pizza Rustica
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 15 ounces ricotta cheese; 1 egg; 2 egg yolks; 4 ounces cooked ham, cubed; 4 ounces cooked turkey, cubed; 1 1/4 cups sliced mushrooms; 3/4 cup parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 pinch cayenne; pastry for a double-crust 9-inch pie; egg wash, for crust (1 yolk mixed with 1 tsp milk)

Servings: persons

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
15 ounces ricotta cheese
1 egg
2 egg yolks
4 ounces cooked ham, cubed
4 ounces cooked turkey, cubed
1 1/4 cups sliced mushrooms
3/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 pinch cayenne
pastry for a double-crust 9-inch pie
egg wash, for crust (1 yolk mixed with 1 tsp milk)

1
Over medium high heat, saute onion and garlic in olive oil. Add spinach, and cook until there is no more moisture.
2
Mix together Ricotta cheese, egg, and egg yolks.
3
Mix in the spinach mixture.
4
Add ham, turkey, mushrooms, Parmesan, and herbs and spices.
5
Place one pie crust flat on a pizza pan or large baking sheet.
6
Carefully pile the Ricotta mixture in the middle, making sure to leave about 2 inches of crust around the outside.
7
Paint the edge of the crust with some water, the place the second pie crust on top.
8
Seal edges, fold and crimp.
9
Cut steam vents, paint the entire top with the egg wash.
10
Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes, then decrease temperature to 400 and bake for an additional 45 minutes.
11
Let rest for a few minutes before serving.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, 1 medium onion, diced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 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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