Pizza Rustica Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 lb swiss chard, washed well, stems removed and sliced thin, and leaves chopped separately
2 tbsp olive oil
4 large eggs, beaten lightly
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4 large red bell peppers (about 1 1/2 lb), roasted and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with 1 tsp coarse salt
1 recipe pizza rustica pastry dough
1/4 lb parmesan cheese, grated (about 1 cup)
1/2 lb thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped
6 oz provolone cheese, cut into 1/4 inch dice (about 1 cup)
an egg wash made by beating 1 large egg with 2 tbsp milk
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
2 sticks (1 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into bits
4 large eggs, beaten lightly

Directions:

Make Pizza Rustica: In a large heavy saucepan cook chard stems in oil over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Add chard leaves with water clinging to them and cook, covered, over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until stems are tender, about 8 minutes. Drain chard well in a colander and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
In a large bowl combine well eggs and ricotta. In a bowl combine well roasted peppers and garlic paste.
Preheat oven to 375°F.
On a lightly floured surface roll out two thirds pastry dough 1/8 thick into a round about 18 inches in diameter. Fit dough into a 9-inch springform pan and trim edge, leaving a 2-inch overhang. Into shell layer evenly half chard, half ricotta mixture, all roasted pepper mixture, half Parmesan, all prosciutto, remaining ricotta mixture, remaining chard,and remaining Parmesan.
On a lightly floured surface roll out remaining dough 1/8 inch thick into a round about 11 inches in diameter. Brush edge of shell in pan with some egg wash and fit dough on top of filling. Trim top crust even with bottom crust and crimp edges together decoratively. Cut four 3-inch-long vents in top crust and brush top crust with some remaining egg wash.
Bake pizza rustica in middle of oven 1 1/2 hours, or until top crust is deep golden, and cool completely in pan on a rack. Pizza rustica may be made 2 days ahead and chilled in pan, covered.
Serve pizza rustica warm or at room temperature, cut into wedges.
To Roast Peppers: Using a long-handled fork, char peppers over an open flame or on a rack set over an electric burner, turning them, until skins are blackened, 4 to 6 minutes. (Or broil peppers on rack of a broiler pan under a preheated broiler about 2 inches from heat, turning them every 5 minutes, 15 to 20 minutes, or until skins are blistered and charred.) Transfer peppers to a bowl and let stand, covered, until cool enough to handle. Keeping peppers whole, peel them, starting at blossom end. Cut off pepper tops and discard seeds and ribs. Roast peppers can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
To make Pastry Dough: In a bowl with a pastry blender or in a food processor mix or pulse together flour, sugar, and salt. Add butter and blend or pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add eggs and toss or pulse until eggs are incorporated and a dough is formed. Form dough into a disk and chill, wrapped in wax paper, 1 hour. Dough may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.) Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1285.15 Kcal (5381 kJ)
Calories from fat	800.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	88.98g	137%
Cholesterol	471.37mg	157%
Sodium	2356.81mg	98%
Potassium	1128.82mg	24%
Total Carbs	77.65g	26%
Sugars	6.72g	27%
Dietary Fiber	6.68g	27%
Protein	45.13g	90%
Vitamin C	136.4mg	227%
Vitamin A	3mg	101%
Iron	44.2mg	246%
Calcium	554.6mg	55%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	195.87 Kcal (820 kJ)
Calories from fat	122.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.56g	137%
Cholesterol	71.84mg	157%
Sodium	359.21mg	98%
Potassium	172.05mg	24%
Total Carbs	11.83g	26%
Sugars	1.02g	27%
Dietary Fiber	1.02g	27%
Protein	6.88g	90%
Vitamin C	20.8mg	227%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	101%
Iron	6.7mg	246%
Calcium	84.5mg	55%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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