Pizza Rustica

This pizza rustica features 2 pie crusts stuffed with sausage, prosciutto, Parmesan, mozzarella, and ricotta cheese for a savory Italian Easter pie.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 720 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 (9 inch) prepared pie crusts
• 1 (12 ounce) package Italian sausage, casings removed
• 2 (8 ounce) packages grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 (3 ounce) package prosciutto, chopped
• 1.5 cups ricotta cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until center is set and crust is browned, about 1 hour.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain grease.

Step 4

Mix together Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, and eggs in a large bowl until well combined. Stir in cooked sausage, prosciutto, and parsley until incorporated.

Step 5

Roll 1 pie crust into an 11-inch circle on a lightly floured work surface. Transfer to a pie plate, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang. Pierce crust all over with a fork. Spread sausage mixture over crust. Roll remaining pie crust into a 12-inch circle; place on top. Seal and flute edges. Cut several slits in top crust to permit steam to escape.