These details on Rustica pizza are just one of over 200 unique styles of Pizza that I have collated into one huge ‘Pizza Guide’. Please check out some of the other pizzas here.
About Rustica Pizza
Pizza Name: Rustica
Originates from: Italy
This is where they came from, or are most popular. Let me know any corrections if you know better.
Pizza Type: Vegetarian
Base Sauce: Red
There are two types of base sauces which distinguish different types of pizza. Red, which normally means tomato or chill sauce, and white, which is often either olive oil, cheese or a cream sauce. White sauce pizzas are referred to as Pizza Bianca, and red sauce pizzas are categorised as Pizza Rossa.
Rustica Pizza Toppings
Here is a list of the typical toppings on a Rustica Pizza. Some variations may occur between different regions or restaurants.
- Tomato Sauce
- Mozzarella
- Gorgonzola Cheese
- Eggplants
Rustica Recipes
Want to try making Rustica at home? These are some great recipes I know of;
https://www.today.com/recipes/pizza-rustica-t82176
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/pizza-rustica-recipe-2042068
Pizza Quote
“A pizza slice a day keeps sadness away.” – Jet Paacal
Other Pizzas
Is Rustica not to your liking? Check out all the other pizzas we have in our Pizza Guide.