Rustic Pie with Sausage and Stracchino, an incredibly flavorful recipe that’s simple to make at home! It’s yeast-free, so it’s super quick and can be prepared at the last minute, perfect to serve as an appetizer or as a main course accompanied by a nice salad. If you prefer or are in a hurry, you can replace the dough with ready-made puff pastry. Rustic pies are my passion, and you’ll find many recipes on the blog, but my favorite is potato and crescenza flatbread and the rustic pie with potatoes, ham, and asiago or even the puff pastry with mushrooms and sausage. So follow the recipe for the rustic pie with sausage and stracchino provided with step-by-step photos and video, and enjoy this delight!
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 396.17 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 28.69 (g) of which sugars 0.98 (g)
- Proteins 20.01 (g)
- Fat 23.08 (g) of which saturated 1.30 (g)of which unsaturated 0.42 (g)
- Fibers 1.75 (g)
- Sodium 208.67 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 110 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup water
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pinch salt
- 2/3 lbs sausage meat
- 7 oz stracchino cheese
- 2 potatoes (boiled and diced)
- to taste salt
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
How to Make a Rustic Pie with Sausage and Stracchino
In a bowl, pour the flour, salt, water, and oil.
Knead everything well until you form a smooth and soft dough.
With the help of a rolling pin, roll out the dough, form a disc, then place it on a 12-inch baking dish, and prick with a fork.
At this point, prepare the filling: in a bowl, put the sausage and stracchino, mix well, and spread the mixture over the dough.
Then add the boiled potatoes and season with a pinch of salt, Parmesan cheese, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Bake at 350°F for about 40-45 minutes.
Storing the Rustic Pie with Sausage and Stracchino
This delicious rustic pie can be safely stored in the refrigerator, well-covered with plastic wrap, for up to one day. If you decide to freeze it, do so without cooking it, ensuring that the ingredients are strictly fresh.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Why are Timballi also called Rustic Pies?
The term “rustic” is often associated with “Timballo” because it recalls a traditional culinary preparation, often homemade and hearty, which is usually served during important festivities.
