Description
Indulge in a hearty and flavorful Pizza Rustica, a traditional Italian-American dish perfect for gatherings. This savory pie is filled with a rich blend of cheeses, cured meats, and eggs, all baked to golden perfection in a flaky crust. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a comforting meal that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 2 sheets refrigerated pie crust or homemade pie dough
Filling:
- 1 lb ricotta cheese (drained if watery)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cubed provolone cheese
- 3 large eggs (plus 1 egg for egg wash)
- 1/2 lb Italian sausage (cooked and crumbled)
- 1/4 lb ham (chopped)
- 1/4 lb salami (chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare the crust: Roll out one pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan or springform pan, leaving excess hanging over the edges.
- Make the filling: In a large bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, mozzarella, provolone, 3 eggs, salt, and pepper. Fold in sausage, ham, and salami. Pour into the crust.
- Finish the pie: Top with the second crust, trim, seal edges, vent, and brush with egg wash.
- Bake: Bake for 55–65 minutes until golden and set. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- This dish is best served at room temperature or slightly warm.
- Flavors develop and improve if made ahead of time.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite cured meats and cheeses.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
