What you say? It isn't anywhere near Easter and when have you heard Easter and Pizza used in the same sentence? Well if you grew up in an Italian household this antipasto is always served on your Easter table. Now I am trying to stay somewhat seasonal so why am I posting this now? Two reasons~ one I was visiting my mother-in-law and my husbands cousin a couple of weeks ago and I talked them into making this for the blog. I have never seen another Easter Pizza quite like this one, each region of Italy seems to have it's own version of recipes. And I wanted to capture it on film as my mom-in-law doesn't measure anything.
Number two~my girls are on vacation and they took their camera's with them (how rude) so I can't take any new pictures right now.
Here is my mom-in-law and her kitty. Aren't they cute?
My husband Gary has a cousin Diane who is an excellent cook. Far better than I'll ever be, she did the honors in making this delightful antipasto. It is especially a favorite with the kiddies, but I have seen plenty of adults gathered around the appetizer table.
Without further adou~ Janet and Diane and Easter Pizza!
2 lbs ricotta cheese
1/2 to 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
4 medium to large eggs
2 Tbs fresh chopped Italian parsley
6 oz pepperoni diced small
8 oz mozzarella cheese diced
4 cups cooked orzo pasta
1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste
Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse to stop the cooking process. Orzo pasta looks very similar to rice.
Break eggs into a large mixing bowl. Lightly beat them then add the chopped parsley, ricotta cheese and parmesan cheese. Mix together then add remaining ingredients and mix again.
It will be very thick
Spread evenly into a 9x13 baking pan and bake for about an hour in a preheated 350 degree oven until firm and lightly browned.
Cool, cut into squares and enjoy! Best served at room temperature, refrigerate any leftovers.
Thank you Diane! I love you very much and you and your mom were an inspiration to me. Showing each other such unconditional love. I am blessed to have known this family since I was 5 years old and marry into it when I was 21.
Here is just about everybody, but my favorite nephew Dustin at our annual Memorial day reunion/ yard clean up. Quite the motley crew....Thank you Lord for the wonderful blessing of family!
Psalm 107:21 "Let them give thanks to the LORD for His unfailing love and His wonderful deeds for men."
Family and good food...a little bit of heaven on earth.
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