WebMar 25, 2021 - Pizza Rustica or Italian Easter Pie This is an Easter classic from Naples. It is usually encased in a double crust and baked in Mar 25, 2021 - Pizza Rustica or …
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Dice meats and the mozzarella cheese. Beat the eggs. Combine all ingredients and pour into pie shell. Place second pie shell on top and seal around the edges. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Occasionally pierce the top with a fork. For a Low-carb version omit the pie shells.
Weave the strips of dough on top to create a decorative pattern. Trim any excess dough, then fold and crimp the edges. Brush the top with egg wash. Bake the pizza rustica for 2 hours, or until the filling is cooked through and the pizza dough has browned. Let the the pizza rustica cool completely. Remove from the pan.
In a large bowl, combine eggs, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, salami, and cooled sausage mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Step 3 Preheat oven to 375° and grease an 8" springform pan with cooking spray. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the larger piece of dough into a 16" circle.
Wrapped tightly in plastic, the cooked and cooled pizza rustica can be refrigerated for up to 5 days and frozen for up to 1 month. It's best to refrigerate or freeze it in its pan. Once frozen, refrigerate it for 24 hours then bake according to the recipe. Have you made this recipe? If yes, YAY! Rate it below and let us know what you think.