Pizza Rustica (A Sicilian Sausage and Prosciutto Pie)

Pizza Rustica is a traditional Italian Easter dish that originated in Naples and is now popular throughout Italy and in Italian-American communities.

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: 9.

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Pizza Rustica (A Sicilian Sausage and Prosciutto Pie)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Italian, Sicilian 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
• 2 cup Ricotta cheese
• 1 cup Grated Pecorino Romano cheese
• 3 large Eggs
• 1 pound Sausage
• 4 ounce Prosciutto
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 large Egg wash (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Roll out the pizza dough and line a 9-inch pie dish with it, leaving some excess dough hanging over the edges.
3. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, Pecorino Romano cheese, eggs, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
4. Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Remove from heat and let it cool.
5. Chop the prosciutto into small pieces.
6. Add the cooked sausage and prosciutto to the cheese mixture. Stir until well combined.
7. Pour the filling into the prepared pie dish.
8. Fold the excess dough over the filling, creating a rustic crust.
9. Brush the crust with egg wash, if desired.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
11. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before serving.
12. 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.