Description
Hearty Italian beef and sausage pie combines robust flavors from traditional Italian cuisine. Meat lovers will savor this rich, comforting dish that brings warmth and satisfaction to the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 pre-made pie crust (or homemade)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C) for optimal cooking temperature.
- Brown ground beef and Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, thoroughly draining accumulated fat.
- Incorporate diced onions and minced garlic into the meat mixture, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and fragrant.
- Pour marinara sauce into the skillet, seasoning with Italian herbs, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Allow mixture to simmer and meld flavors for 5 minutes.
- Carefully unroll pie crust into a standard pie pan, trimming overhanging edges for a clean presentation.
- Transfer meat mixture evenly into prepared pie crust, ensuring consistent distribution.
- Generously sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses across the meat filling, creating a rich and melty topping.
- Place pie in preheated oven, baking for 20-25 minutes until crust achieves a golden-brown color and filling develops a bubbly texture.
- Extract pie from oven and permit a brief 5-minute cooling period before slicing and serving to allow flavors to settle.
Notes
- Check meat doneness carefully to prevent dryness and ensure food safety.
- Drain excess fat thoroughly to keep pie crust crisp and prevent sogginess.
- Consider using lean ground beef or turkey for a healthier version of the pie.
- Try gluten-free pie crust for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 614 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg