Easter Pie
Italian Easter pie (or pizza rustica) is loaded with meats and cheese. It's an impressive main dish with layers of savory filling.
- Preparation:
- Cooking:
- Total:
- Serves: 8 persons
Ingredients
- For the Crust:
- 3cups flour
- 2teaspoons salt
- 12tablespoons cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- 1large egg
- 7tablespoons ice water
- For the Filling:
- 8ounces sweet Italian sausage
- 1(15-ounce) container whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 8ounces mozzarella cheese (shredded or cubed)
- 4large eggs (divided)
- 1teaspoon salt
- ½teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8ounces salami (cubed)
- 4ounces prosciutto (thinly sliced)
- 1cup roasted red bell peppers (whole)
- 20ounces frozen spinach (chopped)
- 1cup Parmesan cheese