Best 14 What Is Rustica Sauce Recipes

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Rustica sauce, also known as salsa rustica, is a versatile Italian sauce that combines the flavors of fresh tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and savory spices. This classic sauce is a staple in many Italian households, passed down from generation to generation. With its vibrant red color and rustic texture, rustica sauce is a delicious complement to various dishes. Whether you're preparing a hearty pasta dish, succulent grilled meats, or flavorful vegetable platters, rustica sauce adds a tantalizing touch to any culinary creation. In this article, we will explore the secrets behind crafting the perfect rustica sauce, providing step-by-step instructions, ingredient variations, and serving suggestions to elevate your culinary skills and create a truly authentic Italian experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PASTA RUSTICA



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Lindsay® Black Olives or Lindsay® Green Ripe Olives - or even a mixture of both - are tossed into this Pasta Rustica, bringing together the flavors of sweet bell pepper, mellow olive oil, and spicy pepper flakes. Finish with Parmesan cheese, and enjoy!

Provided by LindsayOlives

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound rotini or fusili pasta
6 slices bacon
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
¼ cup chopped parsley
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, undrained, coarsely chopped
½ cup Lindsay® Black Ripe Pitted Olives or Lindsay® Green Ripe Select Olives sliced, drained
2 tablespoons capers, drained
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large deep skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Drain bacon on paper towel; cut or break into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Discard bacon drippings from skillet; add oil. Cook onions in oil over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add bell pepper, parsley, garlic and pepper flakes; cook 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and reserved bacon; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in olives and oregano; simmer 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt, if desired.
  • Drain pasta; toss with sauce and cheese. Transfer to serving plates and serve with additional cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 593 calories, Carbohydrate 68.6 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 769.8 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

RUSTIC MARINARA SAUCE



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I've been perfecting this recipe for over 10 years. Melting just a little cheese in the sauce adds great richness without overwhelming the tomatoes. And it's easy to keep these ingredients stocked in the house! Makes for amazing leftovers!

Provided by NMP

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato     Marinara

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

½ cup olive oil
2 white onions, diced
8 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup dry white wine
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 bay leaves
1 cup freshly grated Pecorino-Romano cheese, divided
¾ cup chopped fresh basil
½ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat; cook and stir onions for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes more.
  • Mix petite diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes, white wine, tomato paste, oregano, salt, sugar, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and bay leaves into onion mixture; reduce heat to low, cover Dutch oven, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors blend, about 1 hour.
  • Remove Dutch oven from heat. Add 1/2 cup Pecorino-Romano cheese, basil, and parsley into into sauce; stir until cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Discard bay leaves. Sprinkle remaining cheese over sauce when serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 835.8 mg, Sugar 12.4 g

RUSTIC PASTA SAUCE



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Rich tasting tomato sauce Thanks to.Irmgard,I found out I can make this in the slowcooker on Low for 5 hours.

Provided by Sageca

Categories     Canadian

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large onion, cubed
1 medium zucchini, cubed
1 green pepper, cubed
1 red pepper, cubed
12 mushrooms, cubed
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon basil
1 tablespoon parsley
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon oregano

Steps:

  • On a lined cookie sheet, spread onions, zucchini, pepper and mushrooms.
  • Sprinkle with olive oil, salt and pepper.
  • Roast uncovered at a 425°F oven for 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile bring a 28 oz can of tomatoes to a boil then simmer with the garlic.
  • Combine with roasted vegetables and herbs.
  • After adding the vegetables and the herbs to the tomatoes simmer another 30 minutes.
  • Serve with freshly cooked penne or pasta of your choice.
  • Sprinkle with shaved parmesan cheese and freshly crushed pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.5, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 207.7, Carbohydrate 12.4, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 7.1, Protein 3.3

SEAFOOD RUSTICA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (1 1/2 pound) whole lobsters
1 pound live Littleneck or Manila clams
1/4 cup white wine
1/4 cup water
1 pound sea scallops
1/2-cup cognac
1 shallot, finely shopped
2 cups chilled butter, diced
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 large round loaf semolina bread
Parsley, finely chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a steamer, steam lobster and clams, approximately 10 minutes. Remove the lobster and clams. Reserve the juices. Crack and separate the claws and tails from the lobster discard the shells.
  • In a shallow saute pan, add the wine, water, and scallops. Cook on medium heat until the scallops are done. Reserve the juices.
  • Combine the reserved seafood juices, combined, they should equal 1 1/2 cups liquid. If there is too little liquid, supplement with water.
  • In a heavy-bottomed pan, add the reserved juices, cognac, and shallots, reduce by half.
  • Remove from heat add 2 pieces of butter. Whisk until melted and return to medium heat continue to whisk while adding the butter, the sauce should thicken to the pouring consistency of cream. Add the salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Cut the top off the loaf of bread and hollow it out. Keep the removed bread for bread crumbs. Leave an inch thick crust on the sides and bottom. Fill the bread hollow with the seafood and top with the cognac sauce. Garnish with a sprinkle of parsley. Serve immediately once assembled.

ROMANO'S MACARONI GRILL PENNE RUSTICA



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The sauce is the key to this recipe....HEAVY CREAM, PARMESAN CHEESE, WINE, etc. with CHICKEN & SHRIMP, cooking the penne pasta is the easy part. This recipe makes an ample amount, and too tricky for me to attempt to scale it down. I am posting it to take advantage of Recipezaar's calculations to reduce a recipe. I'm not sure how much this recipe feeds, but I am going to guess at 8-10 servings.

Provided by Sandylee

Categories     Penne

Time 50m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 teaspoons butter
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dill
1 teaspoon chopped rosemary
1 cup marsala wine
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 cups heavy cream
1 ounce pancetta or 1 ounce bacon
18 shrimp, peeled and deveined
12 ounces grilled chicken breasts, sliced
16 -24 ounces penne pasta, cooked
3 teaspoons chopped pimiento
6 ounces butter
1 teaspoon chopped shallot
1 pinch salt and pepper
1 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon paprika
6 sprigs fresh rosemary

Steps:

  • For Gratinata Sauce: Saute butter, garlic, and rosemary until garlic begins to brown.
  • Add Marsala wine and reduce by one-third.
  • Add remaining ingredients, reduce by half of the original volume.
  • Set aside.
  • For Penne Rustica: Saute pancetta until it begins to brown.
  • Add butter, shallots, and shrimp.
  • Cook until shrimp are evenly pink but still translucent.
  • Add chicken, salt, pepper, and mix thoroughly.
  • Add gratinata sauce and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese.
  • Simmer until sauce thickens.
  • In a large bowl, combine shrimp& chicken mixture with the cooked pasta.
  • Pour into a large casserole dish or roaster.
  • Top with remaining cheese, pimientos and sprinkle with paprika.
  • Bake at 475 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove and garnish with fresh rosemary sprig.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 770.5, Fat 60.1, SaturatedFat 36.9, Cholesterol 233.8, Sodium 309.9, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 0.8, Protein 15.7

RUSTICA



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     project, side dish

Time 4h

Yield 4 small loaves

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup plus 6 tablespoons water just slightly warmer than room temperature
3/4 cup poolish (see recipe)
3/4 teaspoon cake yeast
3 cups minus 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons raw wheat germ
1 teaspoon fine sea salt

Steps:

  • Place the water in a large mixing bowl. Break the poolish into small pieces with your hands or a wooden spoon and add it to the bowl along with the yeast. Stir until fairly dissolved. Stir in the flour, wheat germ and salt and stir until combined. Continue stirring for 5 minutes. Cover the bowl and let sit for 20 minutes.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently fold the dough in half lengthwise and then fold it in half again crosswise. Return the dough to the bowl with its smooth side up. Repeat the folding process 2 more times over the next 40 minutes. After the last turning, let the dough rest for 20 to 30 more minutes.
  • Gently turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Loosely form it into a square on the table, taking care not to deflate it. Using a knife or bench scraper, cut the dough into 4 equal squares. Gently move the pieces to a sheet pan lined with a well-floured heavy tea towel, and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Let rest until the dough just holds the imprint of your finger when you press it gently, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees and have a plant sprayer full of fresh water ready. Very gently transfer the dough pieces to 2 sheet pans lined with parchment paper, putting the side of the dough that came in contact with the floured tea towel up and leaving plenty of space between the pieces. When the oven is hot, spray it thoroughly with water and immediately put the bread in and close the door. Spray the oven (not the bread) again 3 more times during the first 5 minutes of baking. Bake until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow in the center when tapped, 15 to 20 minutes more.
  • Remove the loaves from the oven and cool them on a wire rack.

PENNE RUSTICA



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A delicious pasta dish very similar to what you will get in Macaroni Grill®!

Provided by Star40852

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 pound penne pasta
½ pound cooked small shrimp
½ cup chopped prosciutto
2 teaspoons olive oil, or to taste
2 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons Marsala wine
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup milk
½ cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon brown mustard
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
½ teaspoon minced fresh thyme
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 ½ teaspoons paprika

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl; mix in shrimp and prosciutto.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Brush olive oil over chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper. Grill until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 5 minutes per side. Cool briefly before slicing into strips. Add to the penne mixture.
  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  • Prepare the sauce by melting butter over medium-low heat. Add garlic, cover, and cook until softened but not browned, about 5 minutes. Pour in Marsala wine and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, milk, chicken broth, cornstarch, mustard, rosemary, thyme, salt, and cayenne pepper. Bring sauce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour sauce over the penne mixture and mix well. Transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and paprika over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top slightly browns, 10 to 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 635.5 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 187.9 mg, Fat 36.6 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 20.5 g, Sodium 753.4 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

PASTA RUSTICA WITH SMOKED MOZZARELLA



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Categories     Cheese     Olive     Pasta     Tomato     Sauté     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Mozzarella     Basil     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 packages (about 9 ounces each) dried cheese tortellini
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise
1 pound cherry tomatoes, halved
2 garlic cloves, minced
2/3 cup vermouth
1 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
3/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted, halved
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 pound smoked mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; increase heat to high and sauté until onion is beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. Add tomatoes; sauté 3 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook 2 minutes. Add vermouth, then parsley, basil, olives, and oregano. Cook 4 minutes, stirring often. Add cooked tortellini; toss over medium heat until sauce coats pasta. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese. Season pasta to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS RUSTICA



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I developed this recipe when my husbands favorite dish at a local italian restaurant was no longer on the menu. Try this dish, it's delicious! (You can use your favorite store bought sauce or make your own). Prep time includes boiling the sausages and allowing them to cool slightly. Let me know what you think!

Provided by Foodygirl1979

Categories     Penne

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 pound pasta, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb penne pasta
2 -3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lb Italian sausage (hot or sweet, in casing)
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce, I use Ragu with mushrooms, but choose your own favorite
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen peppers and onions, I use Birds Eye brand and its a mixture of green, red and yellow peppers and onions

Steps:

  • Boil sausages in water until cooked through, approximately 25-30 minutes. Drain and cool slightly until easy to handle.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet with deep sides, heat olive oil.
  • Cut sausages into about 1/2 inch rings and place in skillet to lightly brown.
  • When the sausages are browned to your liking, add in the bag of frozen peppers and onions (no need to thaw ahead). Cook and stir until peppers are thawed and heated through (there will be liquid, this is ok).
  • Add in the spaghetti sauce and cook until heated through and peppers and onions are tender.
  • Add pasta and toss to coat.
  • Serve with grated parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1001.4, Fat 44.8, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 64.7, Sodium 2311.4, Carbohydrate 117.2, Fiber 13.4, Sugar 18.3, Protein 34

RUSTICA



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This Italian pasta recipe couldn't be much easier.

Provided by A NAN

Categories     Italian Recipes

Time 18m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 6

¾ cup rotini pasta
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add the rotini and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the garlic in the hot oil until it begins to brown, 3 to 5 minutes; stir in the parsley and cook another 30 seconds; remove from heat immediately and spoon over the drained pasta; season with salt and pepper. Top with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.5 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 390.9 mg, Sugar 2 g

PIZZA RUSTICA



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Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez

Categories     Bake     Easter     Ricotta

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

For the dough:
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 to 5 tablespoons ice water
For the filling:
1 cup ricotta (preferably fresh or homemade ; 8 ounces)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano
2/3 cup coarsely grated aged provolone
3 ounces thinly sliced Italian deli meats such as soppressata, prosciutto, capicolla ham, and salami, finely chopped
3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
Freshly ground black pepper
Equipment
1 (9-inch) tart pan with a removable bottom
pie weights or dried beans

Steps:

  • Make the dough:
  • Blend together flour, butter, salt, and pepper in a bowl with your fingertips or a pastry blender (or pulse in a food processor) just until mixture resembles coarse meal with some roughly pea-size butter lumps. Drizzle 3 tablespoons ice water evenly over mixture and gently stir with a fork (or pulse) until incorporated.
  • Squeeze a small handful of dough: If it doesn't hold together, add more ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring (or pulsing) until incorporated. Do not overwork dough, or pastry will be tough.
  • Turn out dough onto a work surface and divide into 4 portions. With heel of your hand, smear each portion once or twice in a forward motion to help distribute fat. Gather all dough together, with a pastry scraper if you have one, and press into a 5-inch disk. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill until firm, at least 1 hour.
  • Make tart:
  • Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle.
  • Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface with a lightly floured rolling pin into a 13-inch round (about 1/8 inch thick). Fit dough into tart pan and trim excess, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang. Fold overhang inward and press against side of pan to reinforce edge. Prick dough in pan all over with a fork. Chill pan until dough is firm, about 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Line shell with foil and fill with pie weights. Bake until edges are pale golden, 18 to 25 minutes. Carefully remove foil and weights and bake until shell is golden all over, about 10 to 15 minutes more. Cool completely in pan, about 20 minutes.
  • Make filling and bake tart:
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Stir together ricotta, eggs, Pecorino, provolone, meats, parsley, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Spread filling evenly in baked shell.
  • Bake tart until filling is set and pale golden, 30 to 40 minutes. Cool tart in pan on a rack, about 15 minutes, then carefully remove sides of pans and slide the tart off bottom. Serve warm or at room temperature.

PIZZA RUSTICANA



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Refrigerated pizza crust gives this recipe a hard start, but feel free to substitute your own homemade crust. The veggies are so tasty you won't miss the sauce or the meat.-Sally Sierak, Shoreline, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 35 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 large tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
2 medium red onions, cut into thin wedges
2 medium sweet red peppers, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 large portobello mushroom, cut into 1/8-inch strips
2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Unroll crust into a lightly greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; flatten dough and build up edges slightly. Brush crust with 1 tablespoon oil. Bake at 425° for 7 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, 1 tablespoon oil and Italian seasoning; set aside., In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the onion, red peppers, mushroom and remaining oil; seal bag and toss to coat. Place vegetables in a single layer on a greased broiler pan. Broil 4 in. from the heat until skins blister, about 15 minutes., Arrange tomatoes over crust; top with roasted vegetables. Sprinkle with cheese., Bake at 425° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHEF JOHN'S PIZZA RUSTICA



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Some people describe pizza rustica as an Italian meat-filled quiche, but I think this traditional Easter recipe is way closer to a savory cheesecake filled with a massive amount of goodness. The light, flaky crust holds together an embarrassment of riches--sausage, smoked ham, salami, and pepperoni, plus ricotta, mozzarella, and Pecorino Romano cheeses. It's definitely not like pizza! Note: To be sure you have enough dough for the crust, you might want to double the dough recipe!

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 3h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup very cold butter, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large egg, beaten
4 tablespoons cold water, or more as needed
1 (16 ounce) container ricotta cheese, drained
8 ounces low-moisture mozzarella cheese, cubed
2 ounces grated Pecorino Romano cheese
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
7 large eggs, beaten
¾ pound cooked, crumbled Italian sausage
¼ pound smoked ham, cubed
¼ pound salami, cubed
¼ pound pepperoni slices, cut into strips
1 large egg
1 teaspoon water

Steps:

  • Combine flour, salt, butter, and olive oil for the crust in a large bowl. Blend butter into the flour with a pastry cutter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center of the flour-butter mixture, pour egg into the well, and mix with a fork until egg is mixed in, about 1 minute. Add cold water and mix briefly with a fork. Switch to mixing with your hands and press mixture into a ball. If it seems dry, sprinkle in some more water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until dough comes together.
  • Transfer dough to a work surface and press into a disc. Wrap in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to rest for at least 1 hour.
  • While the dough is resting, combine drained ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Pecorino Romano cheese, salt, black pepper, beaten eggs, cooked Italian sausage, smoked ham, salami, and pepperoni for the filling. Mix thoroughly until extremely well combined; don't worry about overmixing. Cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Rub a 9-inch springform pan with olive oil and dust with flour.
  • Place dough on a lightly floured surface. Cut off 1/3 of the dough and set aside for the top crust. Roll out the remaining dough for the bottom crust, using only as much flour as needed, into a 15-inch circle, about 1/8 inch thick. Roll the dough onto the rolling pin and transfer to the prepared pan. Tuck the dough into the bottom and up the sides of the pan, being careful not to stretch it. Remove any excess dough, dampen it with water, and use it to fill in where needed.
  • Transfer filling into the pan, press firmly into the edges to ensure there are no air pockets, and smooth out the top.
  • Roll remaining dough into a circle that's slightly wider than the pan. Roll dough onto the rolling pin and transfer to the pan. Position the top crust properly and press to seal it with the side edges.
  • Mix egg and water for egg wash together in a small bowl.
  • Brush egg wash on top of dough to moisten entire surface. Trim off excess dough if desired. Fold the side dough down from the pan edges onto the top crust and crimp edges with your fingertips until fully sealed. Brush once more with egg wash.
  • Place in the center of the preheated oven, and immediately reduce the heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake until top crust is a beautiful golden brown, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Carefully remove the ring and let cool another 15 minutes before slicing into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 766.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 332.2 mg, Fat 50.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 40.1 g, SaturatedFat 23.1 g, Sodium 1816.7 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

PASTA RUSTICA



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This is an altered Williams-Sonoma casserole recipe that includes ziti, sausage, and three cheeses. Tastes great with a green salad and garlic bread.

Provided by belkathy

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb Italian sausage, crumbled
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomato puree (Puree reserved)
1 cup water
salt
1 lb ziti pasta
2 cups low fat cottage cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese or 2 cups Fontina cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook and drain the pasta.
  • Brown the onions in the oil for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  • Break the sausage into small pieces and crumble over the onion.
  • Brown thoroughly, so no pink remains.
  • Add the herbs, pepper flakes, tomatoes, puree, and water.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to med-low and simmer for 30 minutes, until thickened.
  • Do no not cover.
  • Taste and add salt as necessary.
  • Mix together the pasta, cottage cheese, mozzarella, and the sauce.
  • Spread into a greased casserole dish and top with Parmesan Bake in a 350 oven for 30 minutes.

Tips:

  • To make a flavorful and aromatic rustica sauce, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
  • Choose ripe tomatoes for a sweeter and more intense tomato flavor.
  • Use a variety of herbs to add complexity to the sauce, such as basil, oregano, and thyme.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, add a small amount of tomato paste or cornstarch.
  • Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings as needed before serving.

Conclusion:

Rustica sauce is a versatile and flavorful sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes, from pasta to pizza to grilled meats. It is a great way to use up fresh tomatoes and herbs, and it is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, rustica sauce is a simple and delicious recipe that you can easily make at home. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give rustica sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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