Italian Easter Pie /Pizza Rustica (Aka “Ham Pie”)

Italian Easter Pie, also known as Pizza Rustica or Ham Pie, is a traditional Italian dish typically served during Easter. It is a savory pie filled with a combination of cured meats, cheeses, and eggs.

This is high protein and non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Italian Easter Pie /Pizza Rustica (Aka “Ham Pie”)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Italian Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Non Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 15 min Total Time 1 hr 45 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 16 ounce Pizza dough
• 8 ounce Ham
• 4 ounce Salami
• 8 ounce Provolone cheese
• 8 ounce Ricotta cheese
• 4 ounce Parmesan cheese
• 4 unit Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Roll out the pizza dough and line a greased pie dish with it.
3. Layer the ham, salami, provolone cheese, ricotta cheese, and Parmesan cheese in the pie dish.
4. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and mix in salt, black pepper, and parsley.
5. Pour the egg mixture over the layered ingredients in the pie dish.
6. Fold the excess dough over the filling and seal the edges.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set.
8. Let the pie rest for 15 minutes before serving.
9. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 30g47%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 2g

Protein 20g40%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.