Description
Hearty Italian beef and sausage pie delivers a rustic culinary journey through savory layers of meat, cheese, and flaky pastry. Robust flavors and simple ingredients create a comforting meal you’ll want to share with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
Cheese and Seasonings:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Vegetables and Other Ingredients:
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 refrigerated pie crust (or homemade)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F (190°C) for optimal baking conditions.
- Brown ground beef and sausage in a skillet over medium heat, carefully draining any accumulated fat.
- Incorporate diced onions and minced garlic into the meat, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and fragrant.
- Infuse the mixture with marinara sauce, introducing oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Allow flavors to meld by simmering for 5 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat and let contents cool momentarily, then fold in mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses until evenly distributed.
- Gently unroll pie crust and nestle into a 9-inch pie dish, ensuring complete coverage of the bottom and sides.
- Spread meat and cheese mixture uniformly across the prepared crust, creating an even layer.
- Delicately fold pie crust edges over the filling, creating a rustic, slightly gathered appearance.
- Brush exposed crust with beaten egg to achieve a glossy, golden finish.
- Transfer pie to preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until crust transforms into a rich, amber-brown color.
- Allow pie to rest for 5-10 minutes after removing from oven, enabling filling to set and facilitating cleaner slicing.
Notes
- Drain meat thoroughly to prevent a soggy pie crust and ensure a crisp bottom layer.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes for spice-sensitive family members.
- Let filling cool slightly before adding cheese to prevent immediate melting and maintain texture.
- Consider using gluten-free pie crust for those with wheat sensitivities, keeping the delicious filling intact.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg