Rustic Zucchini and Potato Pizza

17/11/2023

Rustic pizza with zucchini and potatoes is a hearty and flavorful dish, perfect for a family lunch or an outdoor picnic. Here is the recipe for preparing a delicious rustic pizza with zucchini and potatoes, with a truly Italian twist.

Ingredients

1 roll of rectangular puff pastry or 1 disk of shortcrust pastry
2 medium potatoes
2 medium zucchinis
1 small onion
100 g of diced cooked ham (optional)
150 g of mozzarella or other melting cheese
2 eggs
50 ml of milk or cooking cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Extra virgin olive oil to taste
Herbs as desired (basil, thyme, oregano)

Preparation

Prepare the vegetables. Wash the zucchinis and potatoes, then slice them thinly. For the potatoes, you may need to blanch them slightly in salted water for a few minutes to soften them, but they should not become too soft.
Thinly slice the onion and fry it in a pan with a drizzle of olive oil until it becomes translucent.
Add the zucchinis to the pan with the onion and cook until they start to become tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
Roll out the puff or shortcrust pastry into a previously greased baking tray or lined with parchment paper, piercing the bottom with a fork.
Spread a layer of potatoes on the dough, then a layer of zucchini and onion, sprinkle with cooked ham and cube-cut or grated cheese.
In a bowl, beat the eggs with the milk or cream, add herbs as desired and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Pour the egg mixture over the vegetable and ham filling.
Close the rustic pizza by folding the edges of the pastry inward.
Bake for about 30-40 minutes, or until the surface is golden and the pastry is cooked.

Curiosity

Rustic pizza is a specialty that varies greatly from region to region in Italy; in some versions, it is enriched with other types of vegetables, cold cuts, and cheeses. The key to a successful dish also lies in the quality of the vegetables, preferably seasonal and local.

For a completely vegetarian version, omit the cooked ham and perhaps add a touch of pesto or some chopped sun-dried tomatoes for added flavor. Enjoy your meal!