Pizza Rustico Recipe

Name: Pizza Rustico
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pastry Crust:; 2 cups of flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 eggs; 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons of water; Pie Filling:; 2 lbs of Italian sausage; 2 lbs ricotta (drained); 1 lb mozzarella, shredded; 5 eggs; 1/2 lbs prosciutto, chopped; 1 tablespoon parsley; 1/4 cup parmesan or romano cheese

Servings: persons

Pastry Crust:
2 cups of flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
2 tablespoons of water
Pie Filling:
2 lbs of Italian sausage
2 lbs ricotta (drained)
1 lb mozzarella, shredded
5 eggs
1/2 lbs prosciutto, chopped
1 tablespoon parsley
1/4 cup parmesan or romano cheese

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["Prepare pastry and line a 10"" deep pie pan with pastry; prick dough with tines of fork, sprinkle bottom with a little flour. Remove casing from sausages, cut up into small pieces and brown lightly with 2 tablespoons of water, until cooked. Combine ricotta, and mozzarella together, add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition with a wooden spoon. Add cooked sausage meat, prosciutto, parsley, grated cheese, blend and mix well. Pour mixture into lined pie pan, and cover with top crust, trim, leaving about 1/2 inch overhang. Fold dough under and back to flute thickly. Cut slits in pie to allow steam to escape. Bake in preheated hot 400F oven for the first 15 minutes, lower temperature to 325F and continue baking for another 40 to 50 minutes. Remove from oven. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Can be served hot or cold. Serves 8-12."]

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pastry Crust:, 2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Pizza Rustico 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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