 |
|
|
| Home > Recipes |
|
Here’s how the rating system works:
= Didn't care for the recipe much, 
= Loved this recipe
|
Pizza Rustica
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis Show: Everyday Italian Episode: Viewer Requests Overall User Rating: 
| |
|
PIZZA RUSTICA
07/12/2008 at 01:16pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
GREAT RECEIPT BUT THE ONLY THING THAT I WOULD IS TO DRAIN THE RICOTTA IN CHEESE CLOTH TO REMOVE SOME OF THE WATER BEFORE I USED IT. IT TOOK THE RECEIPT A DAT TO GET TO THE FIRMENESS THAT I LIKE
Try the book recipe
06/29/2008 at 12:20am
User: Abigail from Culpeper, VA User Rating:
I made Giada's Pizza Rustica tonight, but not this version. I used the recipe from her Family Dinners cookbook. It is very similar, but instead of sausage, it has pepperoni and salami, in addition to the prosciutto (makes sense I like that, since I love salami and spinach pizza). Also, it uses a jar of roasted red peppers. It is delicious!! I'm glad I saw that recipe, b/c I am not a sausage fan and likely wouldn't have tried this. For the pastry dough, I substituted 1 cup of whole wheat flour for 1 of the all-purpose. It came out really well.
Worth the work
06/22/2008 at 07:33am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This pizza takes more time to make than most of my dinners but it was worth every second. I can't wait to make it again. Next time, I will heat up some sauce for the side.... probably a red and a white (for company). Although it was fine without it as well. I passed this recipe along to friends and have only received rave reviews. Go ahead a try it. (Oh the dough.... so simple... give it a go!!!)
Perfectly Rustic
06/21/2008 at 12:41pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I followed this recipe exactly and it was absolutely perfect! It's beautiful to look at and super delicious. I'll definately make it again.
Family Favorite!!!
03/30/2008 at 11:11am
User: Kelley from Ballston Spa, ND User Rating:
I first tried this recipe a few years ago and it has really become a family favorite. I've made it for birthday parties and brought leftovers to friends. My family absolutely loves it.
An Instant Favorite
01/30/2008 at 03:04pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is outstanding! After making it once, it became one of our favorites. It is easy and has wonderful flavor. The combination of ingredients is great and offers a refreshing change of pace from the pizza we are all used to.
Absolutely Fabulous
12/27/2007 at 12:42pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Definitely a crowd pleaser and one of the best recipes Giada has offered.
2 down, many to go
07/24/2007 at 06:26pm
User: Kimberly from Navasota, TX User Rating:
The first time I made this recipe, the dough gave me some trouble (I don't have a food processor), but was still good. The second time, I bought 2 rolls of pizza dough in the can and made 2 giant calzones with the filling. It was absolutely wonderful, one of my husband's favorite recipes!!
Mouth Watering Recipe
07/21/2007 at 06:27pm
User: Celeste Picardi from Marion, NC User Rating:
Just Follow This Recipe Just As Is And Your Family Will Love It!
Pizza Rustica
06/28/2007 at 07:15pm
User: Margo from New York, NY User Rating:
This is an amazing recipe. It wows everyone. My kids love it too!
Try this!
05/30/2007 at 06:51am
User: Rebecca from Dallas, TX User Rating:
Easy and so good. Different, and delish! Food processor makes it a cinch.
MISTY
05/16/2007 at 12:04pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
OK DIDN'T HAVE SPINACH. JUST LIKE QUICHE.
different
05/10/2007 at 10:02pm
User: Dana from FLOSSMOOR, IL User Rating:
this was good, but a much drier pizza than what we're used to here in the states. the crust is nice and flaky.
GOOD FLAVOR!
05/03/2007 at 11:18am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I THOUGHT THIS WAS A FAIRLY EASY RECIPE. THE FILLING IN THE MIDDLE WAS EXCELLENT! IT HAD WONDERFUL FLAVOR, BUT I WAS NOT HAPPY WITH THE CRUST! NOW I HAVE NOT MADE MY OWN CRUST BEFORE, BUT I THOUGHT IT WAS DRY AND DID NOT ADD MUCH FALVOR TO THE PIZZA! I WOULD MAYBE RECOMMEND SOMETHING ELSE!
Pure Enjoyment!
04/29/2007 at 11:57am
User: SHERI from Lorton, VA User Rating:
What a recipe! I thoroughly enjoyed the taste of the ingredients combined....so much, I tried other variations - more common pizza toppings! I'm a new fan!
Masterpiece
04/27/2007 at 11:57am
User: Sonya from Sunset Beach, CA User Rating:
Beautiful dish, great flavors. Would recommend a few slits on top of pizza pie before baking so you don't get a dough dome from the steam. Thanks Giada!
Happiness
04/25/2007 at 10:00pm
User: Tyler from Woodbury, MN User Rating:
This was a true gem! The crust was fantastic, and you can be incredibly creative with the pizzas incredients!
You won't be dissapointed!
04/22/2007 at 07:30pm
User: Lee A from Advance, NC User Rating:
This is one of the best recipes I've ever made! All the ingredients mesh together to create an absolutely delicious entree. All you really need to accompany this is a salad. I make it often for my home group and everyone loves it. Even my picky 17 year old likes it.
Yum and easy!
04/21/2007 at 11:26pm
User: Cheryl from Walnut Creek, CA User Rating:
I followed the recipe for fillings (using the frozen spinach option). Excellent! I took a short cut for crust. I bought Pillsbury ready made (you have to purchase 2 packs of 2). I combined 2 for the base and used a 3rd for the top. It was fine. The 4th is waiting for some other recipe. Very heavy and filling. Hard to figure on any appetizers or side dishes other than a salad. But very impressive and easy. My husband loved it, and he kind of makes fun of me for always doing Giada stuff.
Love It!
04/19/2007 at 09:15pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Love Italian Food Love Giada Love The Dish
South Carolina Cook
04/16/2007 at 06:59pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Excellent meal, even went over well with my kids. Hot sausage was a little spicy for smaller kids. I really enjoyed this one!
Pizza a different way
04/11/2007 at 05:49pm
User: renate from owls head, ME User Rating:
The filling made this very special and a complete meal
Excellent
04/10/2007 at 05:57am
User: Diane from Freehold, NJ User Rating:
I recently made Pizza Rustica for the holidays. Everyone raved about it. With the exception of difficulty that I had rolling out the crust and having it fit into the pan, it was fairly easy.
Absolutely Delicious!!
04/09/2007 at 07:46pm
User: MARIA from Greenlawn, NY User Rating:
I made this as an appetizer for Easter Dinner. What a hit! Everyone raved over it. Even the critics. Hint- Make the dough first and while its in the refrigerator, then start the filling.
a real hit
03/28/2007 at 01:54am
User: roberta from geneva, NY User Rating:
i took this dish to work and had to make 15 copies of the recipe for my fellow workers. they all loved it!
AWESOME!!
03/17/2007 at 12:13pm
User: Tamra from Hot Springs, AR User Rating:
This is one of my husband favorite dishes, he says it's the bomb!!
THE Best
03/02/2007 at 02:36pm
User: Patty from Kirkland, WA User Rating:
The first time I fixed this it became our family's favorite. A little bit of time needed but well worth it. Thank you again Giada.
simple and delicious
02/14/2007 at 04:35pm
User: Eric from Wake Forest, NC User Rating:
I'm 14 years old and I made this with hardly a problem. The hardest part was getting the dough to form the crust well, and even that took me hardly any time at all. Easy, and delicous.
Love It!
02/04/2007 at 03:18am
User: Rachel from So.S.F., CA User Rating:
I chose this recipe as my first after having watched Giada cook for many months. My father always asks when it will be on the table again. The whole family loves it, even the picky rug rats!
Outstanding!
01/11/2007 at 11:32am
User: lisa from hopatcong, NJ User Rating:
I made this for the first time when my inlaws came to our new house for our first dinner party. I was short on time, so I substituted home-made pie crust for 2 store bought crusts. They didn't even know the difference. Served with a fresh salad and some good wine, everyone is still talking about it! Definitely added this to my recipe collection!
AWESOME
01/10/2007 at 05:12pm
User: MARIA from PORT ST LUCIE, FL User Rating:
THIS IS THE SECOND HOLIDAY I MADE THIS FOR MY FAMILY FIRST TIME SUBSTITUTED BACON FOR THE PROSCIUTTO IT WAS GOOD ANYWAY BUT THIS YEAR BECAUSE OF REQUESTS I MADE IT WITH THE PROSCIUTTO ---WHAT A HIT!!! I THANK YOU --MY FAMILY THANKS YOU MARIA FLA
Difficult but Yummy!
12/30/2006 at 06:08pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This dish takes some muscle! I'm fairly inexperienced making dough and when I placed the dough into the pan, I made a few holes and tears. Because it is a rustic dish, I just patched them up with extra dough. The Pizza Rustica came out very delicious and I will make it again soon!
Amazing
12/19/2006 at 09:58pm
User: Lori-Ann from Pelham, AL User Rating:
I think this is a wonderful, hearty dish that is a show stopper. It was easy to make, the dough came together perfectly and the filling held up in beautiful layers when sliced. Served with a salad this is a great meal for the family or company. I will be making this again and again
she did it again
11/10/2006 at 06:31pm
User: Barbara from Honolulu, HI User Rating:
this is the best quiche I have ever had
Rave!!!
11/08/2006 at 05:09pm
User: Dolly from Saugus, CA User Rating:
I tried this recipe a couple times after seeing the show about a year ago. This is my daughter's favorite meal, I make it on special occasions. The way everything comes together and melts in your mouth is heavenly. I have sent this recipe to friends and family, and they have agreed. Thank you Giada and Food Network!
Loved it - an Italian quiche
11/08/2006 at 11:11am
User: David from auston, TX User Rating:
Family loved it - they want me to make it again
YUM!
11/01/2006 at 11:42pm
User: Sarah from Higham, PA User Rating:
Not for those on a diet - but absolutely sublime and tastes wonderfully indulgent. Worth the extra hour in the gym!
A Wonderful Canvas
10/27/2006 at 06:24pm
User: Mitchell from Flushing, NY User Rating:
I played a bit with the ingredients, keeping pretty much true to the suggestions, but added a bit more parmigiana, some chopped olives, and roasted red pepper. I used ONLY butter for the crust and it worked beautifully. Everyone I shared it with wanted me to marry them. 'Nuff said.
ehhh...
10/19/2006 at 05:37pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
it was ok...it looks gorgeous out of the oven. it cut beautifully and made a picture perfect dinner on the plate but really it was just a glorified quiche. my hubby, who is NOT picky, thought it was way too rich. i ate one piece the next day and it tasted pretty good so it keeps well. will use the same crust and technique next time but will play with the filling a bit
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Good!
10/14/2006 at 11:53am
User: Jenni from Lake in the Hills, IL User Rating:
Giada, you are one of a kind. This meal was so delicious. I was short on time so I used ready made pie crust. This was so tasty! I will make it again and again.
Pizza Rustica
10/12/2006 at 01:23am
User: Erika from bakersfield, CA User Rating:
Well worth the work involved. My husband (who is Italian) thought it was wonderful! It was a beautiful creation and very tasty.
delish!!!!!
10/11/2006 at 10:33pm
User: Gerald from lowell, MA User Rating:
Not very hard to make and even the kids went back for seconds. If you like cheese this is a must.
Pretty good
10/07/2006 at 03:52pm
User: Israel from Carpinteria, CA User Rating:
I made this for my entire family and friends and it was the hit of the party I found that you can substitute the spinach with zucchini right now where I live the spinach is bad so there you go
i like it
10/04/2006 at 08:41pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
i like it,it's easy to cook
Excellent pizza!
10/04/2006 at 05:24pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Just make it!!
pizza
10/04/2006 at 05:18pm
User: emilia from Portland, OR User Rating:
pizzarustica
A family dish- simple enough
10/03/2006 at 11:50pm
User: maria from covina, CA User Rating:
Amazingly my family loved it! We had guests that noc for dinner and they all loved it. What impressed me most is all my kids enjoyed it so much they took leftovers to work the next day.
Great Pie
09/29/2006 at 04:28pm
User: Pat from Wrentham, MA User Rating:
The crust was a cinch to do and the filling was absolutely delicious. I also went on to add different fillings. Great Job Giada
Annie C.
09/17/2006 at 09:11pm
User: Annie from Niagara Falls, NY User Rating:
I made this receipe for the first time a month ago...it was great. Add a fresh salad and your set to go. I am a career woman so for me, it was easier for me to make this on the weekend.
Everyone was so impressed......
09/11/2006 at 11:27pm
User: Kim from Quantico, VA User Rating:
I made this for home and for work and let me tell you, everyone was impressed. Someone at work commented "I didn't realize you were Italian". Not as difficult as it seems, either. Surprisingly easy.
Heavy as an anchor
08/24/2006 at 10:20am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I was disappointed with this. It looked great on TV but turned out to be a glorified quiche - with a crust on top. It tasted okay but was very heavy. I won't make it again.
SO delicious!
08/14/2006 at 12:27pm
User: Michelle from Fresno, CA User Rating:
I made this and it turned out so yummy! I was a little intimidated at first, I ended up using refrigerated ready-made pie crusts, which worked great. Getting ready to make it again soon! Thanks Giada!
Pizza Rustica
08/14/2006 at 10:41am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Absolutely delicious.
Awesome
07/29/2006 at 04:23pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
IT worked out great. Something different for the family for dinner and it turned out perfect.
Takes some time but is easy and delicious
07/08/2006 at 10:17am
User: K from indianapolis, IN User Rating:
Love this recipe. Definitely use a food proc. to make the dough. The recipe is actually quite easy, it just takes some time to put together.
delicious
07/02/2006 at 05:35pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
its great
Yummy
06/09/2006 at 09:41am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a great pizza and it makes nice leftovers
so good!
06/08/2006 at 12:32pm
User: Sarah from Midvale, UT User Rating:
i made it low carb with low carb tortillas as the crust...crispy, flavorful and YUMMY!!!
Too many flavours
06/06/2006 at 10:18pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I tried the pizza rustica that was in her new cook book, and it was not good at all. There was so many flavours and it was so expensive for all the cheeses and meat that it was definetely not worth it. Other than that I love everything from Giada
Awesome!
06/04/2006 at 01:44pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Totally awesome! Perfect combination of flavors. Easy to make (the top crust can be a little tricky) and smells wonderful too. My guests were so impressed! I also made a spanish/mexican version by using chorizo, corn, cilantro and black beans! Thanks Giada!
good
05/01/2006 at 11:46am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe was time consuming and needed a lot more meat. Very rich and filling.
too cheesy and similar to quiche
04/26/2006 at 01:46pm
User: Jillian from San Diego, CA User Rating:
I saw this about a month ago on Everyday Italian, it looked amazing so I had to try it. Last night I finally got the chance and perhaps it was all the hype I had built up in my head, but I was disappointed. The whole filling was mainly cheese and it was way too filling. I made it as a main course with healthy sides to balance, but we ended up with massive amounts of the pizza rustica left over. Dont get me wrong, it's great, and perhaps next time I will use it as a side. Additionally, I had a ton of the pie dough left over. Next time I will half the ricotta and add more spinach(used frozen), Tomatoes and perhaps some pepperoni.
Yummy!
04/24/2006 at 04:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this recipe twice. Once for Easter and again the following Sunday. It looked beautiful! Everyone loved it (even the Pizzagana lovers)!
Brava
04/22/2006 at 10:13pm
User: Helene from Pflugerville, TX User Rating:
Tried this recipe, very easy to make and very, very tasty.
Dissappointing
04/15/2006 at 10:28am
User: Martha from Grantham, NH User Rating:
I took several pictures of this recipe to show my friend who also loves to cook. It presented very well before it was cut. I let it rest about 20 min. Giada recommended 15 and took another photo of how it fell. The taste was so so. The next day had it as a left over and the flavor was much better and it no longer oozed but came out in a wedge. My friend has Giada's cookbook and it was in there with the instruction of letting rest for 2 hours. I will not do this recipe again but another variation as I thought the crust was too rich.
pizza
04/14/2006 at 02:53pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
gre
Pizza
04/13/2006 at 11:56pm
User: Suzanne from Laguna Niguel, CA User Rating:
I usually don't care for regular pizza, but this was no regular pizza! I definitely will make this often!
Amazing!
04/11/2006 at 01:51pm
User: Ekaterina from Lafayette, IN User Rating:
Very tasty dish--one of our favorites. I can't wait to have leftovers tonight for dinner!
Giada is my hero!
04/11/2006 at 09:41am
User: Joanne from Hayward, CA User Rating:
I prepared the pizza rustica for a lunch party with 3 of my dear friends and I got the best response from all of them and when I did it again for my family it was a big hit with them, I am getting a wonderful reputation for being a really good cook and it's all thanks to Giada and the marvelous folks at foodnetwork. I always love the recipes that Giada prepares and it's always nice to have her beautiful smile to help me through the tough parts of the recipes. Thanks to all at the foodnetwork and please conitnue to create and show all these wonderful foods, your truly Joanne V.
Excellence in a pie
04/10/2006 at 05:07pm
User: Shari from Battle Ground, WA User Rating:
After watching the episode I determined that I had to make it. This was phenomenal! I didn't have a food processor to make the dough so I just used my kitchenaide stand mixer and that worked just fine. It is a little time consuming to make but absolutely well worth it. The dough is great and I think it would be great for a chicago style stuffed pizza, too.
Excellent
04/10/2006 at 04:41pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is the best receipe for pizza rustica I have ever tasted. The filling is absolutely delicious and so is the crust. It is also a cinch to make. I actually made it 3 days before I needed it for a brunch, wrapped it in foil and kept it in the fridge. On the morning of I brought it to room temperature and then heated in a 350 oven to warm it and it was fantastic!
Pizza rustica is a true crowd pleaser
04/10/2006 at 02:18pm
User: Jeanne from New Market, MD User Rating:
This receipt was easy and fun to make. I have never used a spring form pan before or made my own crust. It turned out pretty and yummy. My husband and daughter who I use as my testers really liked it.
Great Recipe for Pizza Rustica
04/08/2006 at 03:16pm
User: no no from Jersey, NJ User Rating:
As usual this patrrician lady brings elegance and modern world charm with the practical link to the american supermarket and old world recipes She is a must see show for the conusiuer who leans to Italian style cusine.
Terrific recipe
04/08/2006 at 01:05pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Love Giada's recipes,and this was the first one of hers I made. Great deep savory taste!
Call Pizza Hut Instead
04/07/2006 at 08:31pm
User: Jeanine from Iowa City, IA User Rating:
I thought the crust was mushy. The ricotta cheese and all the eggs was gross. I wish I had called Pizza Hut instead. This one almost made me sick.
top
04/04/2006 at 02:19pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
this is the best recpice
A winter favorite!
03/24/2006 at 08:05pm
User: DEBRA from Nazareth, PA User Rating:
Can you say make you feel all warm inside! I love it. I changed the meat to make it a bit more but oh my gosh everyone loves this!
Awesome recipe
03/07/2006 at 10:29pm
User: PAULA from Sea Isle City, NJ User Rating:
This recipe was right on! It is more of a quiche than a stuffed pizza. I made for the first time and served to company with a tossed salad and wine.. enjoyed by all.
Fabulous!
02/25/2006 at 12:51pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is perfect. It won't leave you guessing. The Pizza is out of this world. It's a little salty but with the crust it balances it out nicely. It's very time consuming but once you try it it is so worth it.
Great Pizza
01/29/2006 at 12:00pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My family and I had this last night and finished it for lunch today. It was very good and relatively easy to make. I know it will be even better when I get better handling dough. I told my son, the vegetarian, he really missed out.
What a treat
01/03/2006 at 05:39pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This has become an annual bake for me on New Year's Day, and it never disappoints.
Great taste
12/27/2005 at 02:31pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a super recipe for the novice and advanced cook
that was easy
11/21/2005 at 04:01pm
User: visi from panama city, FL User Rating:
I saw it on TV and it was mouthwatering. I always had problems with dough, but this was so easy and so tastefull. thanks for saving my evening ..still eating....lol VISI
delicious!!
11/21/2005 at 11:39am
User: denise from pgh, PA User Rating:
I was a little short on time and slightly intimidated about making the crust, so I used puff pastry sheets and it was great. I added (2) 8oz bags of baby spinach to my sauteed onion and garlic until it wilted down. Love the fresher taste of the spinach, although I have used frozen spinach in may a recipe and its fine. This is a recipe that you can add whatever you like and change up the cheeses too. My family loved it. thanks again Giada
Easy and good
11/20/2005 at 09:46pm
User: KAITLIN from Jacksonville, FL User Rating:
This is very tasty but very, very rich. The crust is delicious, but I thought that the proscuitto was a bit overwhelming in the filling. Next time I think I will use less.
Delicious!
11/20/2005 at 08:28am
User: brandie from cape eliz, ME User Rating:
I don't eat pork or red meat, so I used 8oz ground turkey sauted in italian seasonings. To make up some "room" I added a bit more mozerrla to the final mixture. My husband and I both loved it, he said it tastes like something you would order in a restaurant (very high remarks from him:)!
Yum!
11/13/2005 at 09:05pm
User: Tenly from Spokane, WA User Rating:
I made this for guests and they loved it. My crust didn't turn out very pretty but the dish tasted great!
Really Good A Crowd pleaser for sure
10/28/2005 at 09:19pm
User: KAREN from Temecula, CA User Rating:
This was so good. We all loved it I used frozen pie crusts too and it was so great We used extra sausage and left out the proscuto. One to keep handy!!
vegetarian
10/17/2005 at 07:01pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
easily converts to a meatless dish, beautiful presentation, great meal
outstanding
09/25/2005 at 02:56pm
User: Kelli from Nanuet, NY User Rating:
I have made this over a dozen times for friends and family. It takes a while to prepare, but it is definitely worth the wait!! You can make the dough in advance to help with time. This is my favorite find from the Food Network.
Yummy!
08/29/2005 at 02:02pm
User: Kay from St Paul, MN User Rating:
The crust was flaky and fabulous and the filling was dense and flavorful. I'm vegetarian so I used veggie sausage and veggie bacon in it, and it turned out great. I served the wedges on top of heated roasted garlic marinara sauce and everyone loved it. In order to have the crust turn out okay for leftovers the next day, let the pizza cool completely before wrapping up leftovers, that way the crust won't get soggy. This is very heavy and rich and one pizza gives a lot of servings!
A feast for the taste buds
08/17/2005 at 12:02pm
User: Monica from Little Egg Harbor, NJ User Rating:
I hosted my first dinner party the other night, and this was definetely the crowd pleaser. I started the meal with the Italian Wedding soup from the same episode, and ended it with Easter Pie. I had compliments on the soup, and praise for the pie. But for the Rustica...they couldn't get enough of it, and had I made more, that probably would have disappeared as well. I would highly recommend anyone who wants to make a satisfy their hunger with a warm comfort food to use this recipe!
Fantastic!!
08/12/2005 at 03:45pm
User: JENNIFER from Niagara Falls, NY User Rating:
This recipe is so easy and is a huge hit! My husband requests it on a regular basis.
Easy as Pie!
08/07/2005 at 02:14pm
User: amy from timberville, VA User Rating:
Rich,savory and very filling. Easy to make. Not so good the next day.
SIN SATIONAL!!!
08/02/2005 at 12:56am
User: bruce from washington, NC User Rating:
oh my!! it was incredible. it tasted almost as good as Giada is beautiful! Giada, tell your husband i said he's the luckiest man in the world!!
Like Gramma's
07/26/2005 at 02:16pm
User: walt from ridge, NY User Rating:
So easy to follow and bake Your the best Yet" we love ya1
Great Presentation
07/07/2005 at 05:19pm
User: Christine from Castaic, CA User Rating:
This dish is great for guests as it is beautiful when served. It also tastes great. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 was because it took a lot longer to make than the recipe indicated, but it was well worth the effort.
OMG
05/20/2005 at 07:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is sooooo good!!! Since seeing the show a couple months ago, I've made this recipe at least once a week. It's that good. I've even 1/2 the recipe (Used my electric knife to cut the spinach in half) and it's turned out great. Also, I've never made the dough recipe, I just use the refrigerated ones which I found I needed to roll out to fit my 9" springform pan, but this was really no problem. Very Very Good!!!!!
Easy, Flavorful with Serious Wow Power!
04/25/2005 at 07:22pm
User: david from selma, CA User Rating:
Straightforward recipe, GREAT crust and will definitely get your guests attention when served. I have made this a few time now and always come together nicely...
Time consuming, but delicious!
04/16/2005 at 11:00am
User: DONNA from Matamoras, PA User Rating:
Athough this is NOT a quick and easy dish, it is absolutely scrumptious! The thought of making my own crust scares me, but I did fine. I recommend putting a baking sheet under your springform pan, as mine leaked all over the stove, filling the house with smoke. Serves 8 easy....will definitely make again.
Oh my goodness!
04/12/2005 at 12:47pm
User: LYNN from Columbia, MO User Rating:
I added extra cheese to the quiche mixture, then I added marinara on top of the pizza, followed by an extra layer of cheese (like a chicago style stuffed pizza). It was a tremendous hit!
WONDERFUL!!!
04/11/2005 at 12:28pm
User: barb from SAN ANTONIO, TX User Rating:
I prepared this recipe yesterday and it was wonderful. I did make an addition, when sauting the spinach I added a couple of chopped cloves of garlic. To save some time I also used the already prepared crust. I too served some spagetti sauce on the side along with a salad. It turned out beautifully. Thanks Giada....I love watching your show and have made many recipes and all have been fantastic....:)
Less cheese please
01/28/2005 at 10:37pm
User: JEFF from Lexington, KY User Rating:
I found this an intriguing recipe on the show and made for my family. The finished product looked great and overall had a good taste. The problem was that it would have been much better with less cheese. Perhaps I didn't let it cool enough, but the filling flooded out of the crust.
Pizza Rustica
01/24/2005 at 09:37am
User: JOYCE from Raritan, NJ User Rating:
This is a great recipe-easy to do, taste great and travels well-as a bring along. Have shared it with all my friends!
Excelente
01/23/2005 at 03:25pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
A toda mi familia le encanto. Es sencilla y superdivina
like a quiche
01/19/2005 at 04:35pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
the recipe worked well - i was expecting more of a pizza taste and it's more of a quiche
Much Like a Quiche
01/19/2005 at 04:13pm
User: MARIA from sterling heights, MI User Rating:
I thought it was good, but nothing to rave about. It reminded me a lot of a quiche. BUT, the crust was excellent. It needed more cheese to qualify as a pizza.
Yummy!
01/18/2005 at 06:45pm
User: ELIZABETH from Mays Landing, NJ User Rating:
This recipe was not hard to follow at all, and the end product is so worth the time to make. My husband absolutely loved it!
Tastes great without all the oil and eggs
01/18/2005 at 05:17pm
User: MARK from Wyoming, OH User Rating:
I made this dish for my family and will do again. A great presentation in my clay baking dish! Some suggestions: -For the crust I used two whole eggs, only 1 stick of butter and liquid shortening, and it was still nice and flaky. -For my filling I also used just two whole eggs, and it seemed the whites helped firm up the filling upon baking (I've had some runny fillings in the past). -40 minutes in a clay baking dish was about all the time I needed. -To kick this up a notch, try the Emeril Red sauce w/ roasted garlic, served with the pizza.
MOST EXCELLENT!
01/15/2005 at 01:08pm
User: SUE from Peoria, IL User Rating:
This recipe was every bit as wonderful as I had hoped. Our dinner guests raved about it and made me feel really proud of my accomplishment! Left-overs were quickly devoured, as well. I'll be sure to put this in my "special dishes" category! Awesome presentation & high "WOW" factor!
Not Worth The Effort
01/12/2005 at 04:10pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It was picture perfect, but I definately feel this is not worth the effort. The ricotta/parmesan seemed grainy and rather tasteless, as did the crust. I'll stick to my good old pizza dough (much simpler to make, as well) with a cheesy mozzarella topping!
KINDA CHEESEY
01/11/2005 at 09:34am
User: CHRISTINA from sunbury, OH User Rating:
Pizza Rustica was a good dish with its 3 cheeses and spicey sausage. I personaly think it could of used more spices but I enjoyed preparing the dish and my husband enjoyed eating it.
Outstanding meal.
01/11/2005 at 08:11am
User: DAVID from Emerald ISle, NC User Rating:
The Rustica was easy to make, the ingredients were on hand, and best of all I cut it in half because there is only two of us and it came out absolutly perfect. Thanks for sharing it!
Wonderful! Family loved it.
01/10/2005 at 05:17pm
User: CALLI from bossier city, LA User Rating:
I made this recipe a couple of weeks ago. I also used a purchased pie crust to save time, but pretty much followed the recipe for the filling. The crust was a little softer on the bottom, but sides and top were crispy and golden. Maybe I'll cover with foil and cook a little longer next time; then uncover to brown the top. The taste was wonderful. I got a resounding YES when I offered to make this recipe for dinner again tonight.
Just Ok
01/09/2005 at 08:53am
User: MICHELE from Hallstead, PA User Rating:
First time ever trying Proscuitto (spelling?) and I can say that it is an acquired flavor. Other than that, this dish is extremely rich and one piece will make you good for a year. Not something I would make again. Just wasn't real yummy.
Disappointed
01/08/2005 at 10:20pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I followed the recipe and the dough was not cooked enough except on the top and edges. The sides and bottom were almost raw dough. My oven temp is accurate. I squeezed all the moisture out of the spinach, but the filling came out too moist. On the show, you could pick up a piece and the filling was firm. I think it needs to be cooked a lot more to get the dough done.
Great dish
01/07/2005 at 01:02pm
User: SCOTT from clinton twp, MI User Rating:
Everything that you put into this dish, just sets it off. Its one of my fav's
My husband and friends just love this dish. It's easy and full of scrumptious rigotta
01/06/2005 at 02:50pm
User: MERI from Bogart, GA User Rating:
Being Italian myself, I'm always looking for new Italian recipes. Every Day Italian is a show my husband and I both watch and we cook the dished together. We love Giada. Her show is the best and the food she prepares is easy and fun to cook. Our friends also love her recipies as well as my Italian family. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.!!!
Great Rustica!
01/03/2005 at 10:48pm
User: N. from Hermitage, WA User Rating:
My boyfriend and I love the show and loved this dish! I used lowfat ricotta and a pre made dough. It turned out terrific! Can't wait to serve it at a dinner party!
Very rich
01/03/2005 at 10:34pm
User: LISA from San Diego, CA User Rating:
This was pretty good, although I felt it was too much work for a weekday dinner...and it was too meaty and rich for me. But not a BAD dish...just not a five-star in my book.
A great meal!
01/03/2005 at 01:46am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
As a novice cooker, maybe some day I will be a chef, this meal was challenge. But following the recipie produced a wonderful result and my family enjoyed the meal.
Very Good
01/02/2005 at 12:01pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I served it with a salad, a little spicy tomator sauce and a loaf of warm bread for a Sunday supper. Whole family loved it. Good for a crowd too.
Actually pretty easy
12/11/2004 at 01:13pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe was easy to follow and excellent in taste and appearance. I do not have a food processor for making the dough, so I made it by hand with a fork and it came out perfect!!
Crowd Pleaser
11/21/2004 at 06:33pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The perfectly browned butter/cheese crust makes it seem to taste good even before eating it.
Delicious
11/16/2004 at 08:44am
User: MARIE from Midland Park, NJ User Rating:
I thought it was one of the best yet! I didn't make the pastry dough, instead I purchased it which saved time. It's a great lunch item with a side salad, definitely will make this again.
Beautiful Entrees
11/11/2004 at 07:11pm
User: ANGELA from nanuet, NY User Rating:
Absolutely Fabulous A little fussy to make but worth it.I brought a hunk over to a friend who was recovering from surgery and she and her husband loved it. thank you.
This was delicious!
11/11/2004 at 07:16am
User: STEPHANIE from Eustis, FL User Rating:
From the buttery crust to the cheesy inside, this Pizza Rustica was wonderful! I highly recommend! None of it was really too difficult to make either. This has become a favorite in my family!
Awesome Pizza!
11/10/2004 at 04:09pm
User: CHRISTINA from Bradenton, FL User Rating:
The recipe was so simple to follow, I actually made two! The first was the same as the recipe, but the second was all veggies. I chopped up cooked broccoli, cauliflower and carrots and substituted them for the meat. Dinner (and I) got rave reviews that night! I gave everyone small bowls of sauce for dipping, but it wasn't needed. This has become one of our favorite recipes, and will be made often.
exactly as on the show!
11/08/2004 at 04:12pm
User: CHERYL from Houston, TX User Rating:
I prepared this pizza exactly as on the show, and wow! So great, even my sometimes picky son wanted to try. I did not alter the recipe, as so many people do on this site. I may add more garlic next time. Will definitely make it again.
Not your normal Pizza
11/02/2004 at 05:46pm
User: STEPHEN from Las Vegas, NV User Rating:
I love pizza, only homemade, and wanted to give this unusual pizza a try. I am not great with pastry but this recipe was fairly simple for a pastry simpleton like me. I think it could use a touch more sausage, but then again I forgot to throw in the proscuitto, which might have made it seem a little lacking in the meat department. Very fun recipe, good presentation and it's unusual, which I like. One I will definately make for the in-laws this Xmas!.
awesome
10/27/2004 at 07:41pm
User: KARA from westford, MA User Rating:
everyone loved it
yummy!!
10/26/2004 at 05:08pm
User: LISA from Reading, PA User Rating:
This was a great recipe. I made it for a friend who doesn't even like spinach and she loved it! I have another friend who is going to try it without the meat and is putting veggies in it. I can't wait to have it again.
Fun!
10/25/2004 at 07:25pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was so delicious, and fun to make. I'm not great at crust but this one came out pretty easily.
amazing, better than restaraunts
10/24/2004 at 09:48pm
User: VINCE from Burien, WA User Rating:
I'm 13, I made this dish and it turned out almost perfect. I didn't have a food procceser big enough, so i just used a mixer. Feels and looks like a qeesh, but tastes better than anything i've ever had before
Easy and Impressive!
10/24/2004 at 12:29pm
User: CATHY from Anderson, SC User Rating:
I made this yesterday, and it was scrumptious! I do not like to work with pastry, so I chose not to make the dough for this pizza myself, and used refrigerated pie crusts instead. I also omitted the proscuitto when I made the filling. I added a finely chopped vidalia onion as I sauted the garlic and italian sausage and I also doubled the amount of italian sausage to 1 lb. The recipe came out perfect for me and my family! I made a homemade marinara and served it on the side, and I must admit, it was better than my last trip to my favorite Italian restaurant! I'll definitely make this again, and I think it will be my Christmas Eve dinner from now on. Cheers to Giada!
good
10/21/2004 at 03:50pm
User: JENNIFER from ventura, CA User Rating:
turned out fairly well - don't have specialty equipment (food processor and 9" springform pan), so made dough by hand and placed in a casserole dish lined with parchment paper. crust was a bit undone on sides, filling was quite cheesy. i'd put a bit more stuff in the cheese mixture next time.
Great one!
10/21/2004 at 08:43am
User: CHRISTOPHER from cherry hill, NJ User Rating:
Easy to make and tastes great. thanks.
Tasty
10/20/2004 at 08:07pm
User: CATHY from Marietta, GA User Rating:
This is a very tasty alternative to traditional pizza. It was easy to prepare and took no time. Loved it!
Very Dry Crust
10/19/2004 at 10:22am
User: CHRIS from Euless, TX User Rating:
Inside was creamy as expected but the crust was very thick and hard to work with it crumbled and fell to pieces. I used Smart Balance cooking lard instead of the original lard that it called for. This may have been the reason. May make this recipe again with a different crust and put a variation on the ingredients possibly omit the sausage.
Excellent pizza rustica
10/18/2004 at 05:55pm
User: MARIA from Colleyville, TX User Rating:
This dish is outstanding, it is creamy, savory, wonderful. The key here is to not overwork the dough, it will look crumbly and that is how it should be. Don't over handle and it will turn out perfect. A definite keeper and another winner from Giada! Grazie!!
EXCELLENT
10/17/2004 at 08:14pm
User: CHRISTY from BENTON, LA User Rating:
This dish was both delicious and pretty. Even my picky 14 mo old loved it. I think the above reviewer overworked the dough. The crust was very flaky and light. I will definately make this again.
very dry
10/16/2004 at 08:46pm
User: LAURIE from mokena, IL User Rating:
My husband and I made this pizza together and were disappointed. It was dry and the top crust was hard. I think we needed to vent the top crust. We wouldn't make this again.