Pizza Rustica

Name: Pizza Rustica
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Italy
Ingredients: 1 pizza dough; 150 g of mozzarella (sliced); 100 g of prosciutto (thinly sliced); leaves of basil (fresh); 2 tomatoes (cut into pieces); tomato sauce; olive oil (for drizzling)

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Pizza Rustica is a pizza topped with mozzarella, prosciutto, and tomatoes. 🥧 It is a hearty Easter dish eaten hot.

Total time: 40 min
Prep: 25 min
Cook: 15 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €1.00

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 7

servings

Estimated cost €4.00

Equipment

Rolling pin
Baking sheet
Oven
Kitchen knife

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 425 °F.

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Spread the pizza dough on a baking sheet.

If using tomato sauce, spread it over the dough.

Arrange the chopped tomatoes over the sauce (or directly on the dough if you are not using sauce).

Distribute the mozzarella slices over the pizza.

Add the prosciutto on top.

Bake the pizza for about , until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.

Take the pizza out of the oven and top it with fresh basil leaves.

Lightly drizzle with olive oil.

Cut into slices and serve hot.

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

350kcal

Protein12 g14%
Carbs40 g47%
Fat15 g39%
Fiber2 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

For an even tastier touch, drizzle a little honey over the pizza just before serving. The sweet-and-salty combination will delight your taste buds! 🍯

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Baked. Up to 2 months in vacuum packaging or plastic wrap then foil. Reheat straight from the freezer.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 2 to 3 days max in an airtight container in the fridge.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

The dough and tomato sauce can be prepared the day before. Assemble and bake just before eating.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Oven 180-200°C for 5-10min. Air fryer 160°C for 3-5min. Microwave not recommended (softens the dough).

Variations

Add arugula to the pizza when it comes out of the oven.
Replace the prosciutto with cooked ham or another cured meat.
Skip the tomato sauce for a lighter version, with only the chopped tomatoes.

Mistakes to avoid

Baking in an oven that is not hot enough: preheat to 220 °C before putting the pizza in.
Using too much sauce: spread it in a thin layer so the dough stays golden and crispy.
Forgetting the fresh basil and olive oil: add them when it comes out of the oven.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make a pizza rustica?

Spread the dough on a baking sheet, cover with tomato sauce if you like, then with chopped tomatoes, mozzarella and prosciutto. Bake about 15 minutes at 220 °C, then top with basil.

What temperature should you bake pizza rustica at?

Preheat the oven to 220 °C and bake about 15 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted. Top with fresh basil and drizzle with olive oil when it comes out.

Can you make the pizza without tomato sauce?

Yes, the tomato sauce is optional: you can place the chopped tomatoes directly on the dough. They provide juiciness and freshness, with the mozzarella and prosciutto on top.

When should you add the basil to the pizza?

Add the fresh basil leaves after baking, as soon as the pizza comes out of the oven, then lightly drizzle with olive oil. Cut into slices and serve hot to keep all the herb's aroma.