How to Make Nanny's Pizza Rustica (Pizzagaina)

[@debbiewiley5949]

My mom maid this every year for Easter. She is gone now and no one knew how she maid it. Thank you so much for this recipe.😊❤

[@oldrvr]

This is very much like my Italian mother-in-law’s recipe! Love it!

[@janfromnycsavesmoney8723]

Easter isn't Easter without this. Many thanks!

[@sharyndj7404]

I have made this fabulous Pizza Rustica for two year now…hands down the best recipe I have used (and I am from a Southern Italian family who bakes a LOT). Thanks, Hedy for sharing your wonderful passion for making Italian food. I have made several of your recipes in your cookbook and love every one of them. For those who haven’t seen Hedy’s cookbook…buy it!!! Your Italian heart will thank you.

[@NannysItalianKitchen]

Thank you so much Sharyn. That is the best compliment a cook/chef/baker can ever receive.

[@reneemulherin2899]

Hedy, you are an excellent teacher. You remind me of my mother teaching me to cook. She passed 25 yrs ago. We are not Italian, but boy, do we LOVE Italian food! I found your channel ab out a year ago and have made many of your recipes, much to the delight of my family. Looking forward to making this Pizza Rustica. Graci and GO SPURS GO!

[@NannysItalianKitchen]

Thank you Renee. You should subscribe to my website. I have a blog and write many stories about growing up in Italian Harlem. Visit hedysplace.com. Thank you.

[@josny1]

Love this! My Father's Mother would make this with the left over cold cuts, ham, pepperoni

[@rockiemountin7535]

My mother made this for as long as I can remember, I did not like it as a kid, but now I love it,we use different meats and do an egg wash just for that shinny look, but close enough thanks for posting looks yummy

[@NannysItalianKitchen]

I’m so happy I can bring back some happy memories.

[@SouthBendSuperCenter]

Delicious!

[@SouthBendSuperCenter]

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[@arthurtaranto3330]

That looks amazing. This stuff is delicious. I can't wait for Easter next week. I'm gonna scoff it down. Go Spurs Go

[@nickipiccininni5156]

OMG it looks delicious as usual Hedy! I can't wait to eat it up!

[@Ladythyme]

I have a Bosch and it works wonderfully as well....we put ours next to our Wood Stove... nice and toasty or in a cold oven with the light on or the microwave to let the dough rest.... we don’t use sausage in ours...only different types of cure and smoked ham and salami with the cheeses... I never follow a recipe either...I only use them for inspiration...love it...

[@dthomas241]

you remind me of myself when you cook, especially drinking the wine while cooking. my grandmother used to make this years ago, very similar to your recipe but she always added cut up hardboiled eggs to the filling. I am definitely making this, but I will add the hard cooked eggs as grandma did. thanks for bringing back a good memory.

[@NannysItalianKitchen]

dthomas241 Let me know how it turns out,

[@ramonmajor334]

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[@xavierfinn8075]

@Ramon Major Instablaster ;)

[@MikeTheBarber63]

Marvelous! Best looking version of his recipe I have seen!

[@NannysItalianKitchen]

MikeTheBarber63 Thanks so much Mike. It tastes great too.

[@carolynlosacco4441]

Same as our Calzone. We add one thing more...crushed dry red pepper. Looks wonderful.

[@9481325]

I love your recipes. I like to think I am a good cook and my approach is almost identical to yours. I learned from my mother and grandmother. I have subscribed because you reaffirm what I know and improve what I need to improve.

[@NannysItalianKitchen]

I learned from my mother, grandmother and aunts. All good cooks. The summer has been crazy and we are going on vacation, but I'm going to post some simple summer recipes like tomato salad and roasted peppers. Comes the fall, I will be posting other recipes such as chicken cacciatore. Thank you so much for the support.

[@9481325]

I look forward to your posts. Enjoy the vacation.

[@financialadvisor1000]

My new favorite channel!

[@NannysItalianKitchen]

AliveAgain Thank you for the support.

[@albertomcknight2039]

really good video and excited for the next one

[@leonaokeefe9295]

Loved the pizza rustica!

[@NannysItalianKitchen]

Did you make it? Or are you just a pizza rustica lover?

[@leonaokeefe9295]

@@NannysItalianKitchen I am Italian from NJ but my Mom was Irish and French (Italian on Dad's side) so my Mom never made Easter Pie. She was, however, one of the best Italian cooks. I am making it tomorrow before Easter. Loved watching you make it - brings me back to my family cooking in the kitchen. I live in VA now so I feel like the only Italian around. Oh, and I NEVER forget the wine.

[@NannysItalianKitchen]

Yes Diane you can use store bought pizza dough and you don't have to wait for it to rise unless it states so in the directions.

[@kitchenlady948]

Ordered your book! Love all your recipes!! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@NannysItalianKitchen]

Thank you so much. Where did you order it from? I didn't see any notification.

[@kitchenlady948]

Nanny's Italian Kitchen my sister bought it for me two weeks ago!!

[@NannysItalianKitchen]

@@kitchenlady948 Oh okay. I checked and it was delivered. Enjoy and Happy New Year.

[@rebeccatarro8066]

I love you ❤️ just recently subscribed almost watch all these videos. Your tricks are the best, thank you for that!! I'm going to look into your cookbook

[@NannysItalianKitchen]

Rebecca Tarro Thank you so much Rebecca. I appreciate the support.

[@EricAlainDufresne]

Looks great! Thanks

[@NannysItalianKitchen]

Eric Dufresne Making it right now.

[@veemellina389]

I used to make this pie all the time, but I put it in a pan!

[@NannysItalianKitchen]

Vee Mellina I put it in a pan also sometimes. However, when you use a tray the bottom Cooks better. A Pyrex pan is great because the bottom cooks well.

[@nista4ever]

I am going to try and make it this year.Thanks for sharing your recipe :)

[@NannysItalianKitchen]

Thanks. Let me know how it turns out.

[@laurenplummer2306]

wow she is totally rocking with the hoops and stuff

[@rhondak6731]

A masterpiece! 😀👍🏻❤️

[@NannysItalianKitchen]

Thank you so much.

[@karenharris3183]

I try to make this recently. I thought after sausage would been better then my buying hard like salami was. Mine came out ok for a first try . yet only I ate any. I think we will not do this again. It was good . I just figured I would try it once in my life.

[@cindywhite8118]

Love your videos. Love your personality also. Your infectious.

[@NannysItalianKitchen]

Cindy White Thank you so much.

[@minakat2590]

omg Nanny i just love you so much! i would totally stick around for 3 hours with you. its not like watching other videos. when im watching yours i think i watch more because its comforting to me and i miss my Mimi so much. i know everyone may not feel the same but i would be honored to see that video as long as it is not a hardship on you to make it. i sometimes watch your videos back to back so thats kinda the same as a 3 hour video right? lol anyway i very much enjoy learning from you and i am excited to try cooking. it is a bit intimidating because i dont want to mess it up. i can tell you cook with heart and soul and ppl love your meals because of it. since im on the praise binge lol let me add that i adore your music and the family fotos. if even one member in your family does not appreciate you, tell em you have a replacement waiting to jump into there shoes

[@NannysItalianKitchen]

Are you referring to the Pastiera? I'll try to video it when Easter time comes. That's really the only time I make it.

[@minakat2590]

you talked about it in the video and you said no one would be interested in a 3 hour video and i wanted you to know that im interested and there must be others right? but just know it will not go unappreciated. i am planning to plan my holiday season with what i have been learning from you. i am planning my next grocery list with your recipes because it looks AMAZING and i cant wait to try it! and also because i think it would be alot cheaper to eat this way, and still be able to enjoy the food! my only concern is the price of cheese these days. ok so i will look forward to the Easter videos 😊

[@ColettaHughes]

OMG that looks so amazing :)

[@billtechau9617]

Do you teach classes in cooking? This looks amazingly delicious! And your presentation is very entertaining. Yes to the wine!

[@NannysItalianKitchen]

Bill Techau Hi Bill, no I do not have cooking classes but I have thought about it. Thank you for the comment.

[@maureenfloralpark9510]

Once again, thank you Hedy! I also enjoy a, glass of wine when I'm cooking. May I ask you what's your favorite wine?

[@NannysItalianKitchen]

I prefer Cabernet or Pinot Noir,

[@amypalace4250]

I would like to suggest to maybe making eggplant parmesan or eggplant rollatini. Two of my favorite dishes. I can’t make either one. Not sure what I’m doing wrong? Thanks in advance.

[@NannysItalianKitchen]

I already made a video on eggplant parmigiana. Check the list of videos on my channel.

[@judithgraham4531]

This looks so damn good, man!!

[@lorrainewicenski305]

Grandma made it this way. But she would have cut up hard build egg slices on top of the mixture. We had this in our lunch boxes. It was in the freezer

[@johndifrancisco3642]

Make the pastina video! I could watch for 3 hours easily.

[@wintrykiss]

interesting my mother and i always made it into a pie ... that looks like a big calzone and looks easier to deal with as far as the dough i like it cold though like the next day .. its hard to wait til the next day after you want it so badly though .. im so bad when it comes to rolling out dough .. i just may make a smaller version and do it like this and make 2 separate ones and freeze it thanks Buona Pasqua !!!!!

[@NannysItalianKitchen]

Wintry Kiss I've made it with pie crust, but we like it better with the pizza dough.

[@wintrykiss]

no we use pizza dough .. i meant the way you put it together i prefer pizza dough too definitely gonna try this !!

[@charliemclaughlin1042]

Would taste so good Mamma 👍👍👍👍

[@elizabethshaw734]

Any food processor will make good dough.

[@BaggioItal]

I cook better when I drink wine!! Serious fact!!!

[@NannysItalianKitchen]

Me too!

[@angelaparente5286]

My mom made it the same way but she made a smaller half moon version -

[@NannysItalianKitchen]

It's that time of the year again...time to make pizza rustica and Easter Bread. My son's can't wait, especially my oldest. I make a big one so there is leftover. We cut it and freeze whatever we don't eat. It comes out great.

[@MrKennethSArmstrong]

I do not eat pork. I would like to substitute the following: 1-2 half-inch slices turkey ham DIY turkey, chicken, or sausage made with a food processor (Savory Spice Shop has Italian sausage seasoning that can be used with any variety of meat) Beef or turkey pepperoni (Hormel turkey pepperoni is a bit dry, but it will do if nothing else is available) 3 cups Egg Beaters (i might use real eggs although Egg Beaters only has added vitamins) My oven is only 16"x16". I might have to use a 16"x12" baking sheet. I will let you know how this recipe comes out with the substituted ingredients.

[@NannysItalianKitchen]

How did it come out?

[@sandrah.callmesandi.3699]

My grandmother added hard boiled eggs, did you ever hear of this?

[@NannysItalianKitchen]

Yes I have.

[@WowplayerMe]

Oh my goodness, you forgot the hardboiled eggs!! :(

[@helenerainey7330]

COMME TU ES SYMPA

[@elizabethshaw734]

Anybody who I've ever seen make Pizza rustica don't use a crust around it of anything.?

[@dennrb6640MK]

please stop saying incorporated

[@NannysItalianKitchen]

Dennett Boyd is that a problem for you?

[@dennrb6640MK]

yes... that and "at the end of the day..."

[@reneemulherin2899]

Check your dictionary. Incorporate is correct terminology. One could say"mix" but it's really a different technique.

[@NannysItalianKitchen]

Thank you Renee. He obviously doesn't know what he's talking about.

[@NannysItalianKitchen]

Funny thing is I don't recall saying "at the end of the day." If I did, what's the big deal?

[@bootblackbob]

Your kitchen is a place for cooking. NOT FOOT BALL .......................PLEASE..