cheesy italian ricotta & beef pie

Name: Cheesy Italian Ricotta & Beef Pie
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ## MEAT MIXTURE; 2 pound(s) lean ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 clove(s) garlic, finely chopped; 1 jar(s) spaghetti sauce (I like Hunt's Zesty & Spicy), 24 oz.; ## CHEESE LAYER; 1 cup(s) ricotta cheese; 2 cup(s) mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1 cup(s) Parmesan cheese, freshly grated; 1/2 cup(s) cheddar cheese, shredded; ## TOPPING; 2 can(s) refrigerated crescent rolls; 3 tablespoon(s) butter; 1 clove(s) garlic, finely chopped; 1/2 cup(s) Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

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Michaela Paugh

Copley, OH

Updated on Jul 31, 2017

My family loves this. It's a great alternative to "pasta." Sometimes you just don't want the same ole pasta recipe!

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A slice of the ricotta beef pie on a plate.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

We love that this easy dinner recipe had so much flavor. It reminded us of an upside down pizza. The cheese layer seriously adds so much cheesiness to the recipe. Crescent dough, brushed with garlic butter and fresh Parmesan cheese, is an excellent topping. We were a little concerned when we opened the oven that we overcooked this. The butter really browns the top, so don't be concerned. It was perfect. A great recipe to whip-up after a busy day of work.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 30 Min

cook time 35 Min

method Bake

yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

MEAT MIXTURE
2 pounds lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 jar spaghetti sauce (I like Hunt's Zesty & Spicy), 24 oz.
CHEESE LAYER
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
TOPPING
2 cans refrigerated crescent rolls
3 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

How To Make cheesy italian ricotta & beef pie

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375.

Step 2

In a large skillet, add ground beef, chopped onion and 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped. Brown ground beef on medium heat. Drain grease. Return browned ground beef to large skillet.
Step 3

Add jar of spaghetti sauce, stir well.
Step 4

Simmer on low for 2-3 minutes.
Step 5

Grease a 13x9 pan, add ground beef and spaghetti sauce mixture to bottom of pan. Spread evenly.
Step 6

In a separate bowl, combine ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan. Mix well.
Step 7

Spread evenly on top of ground beef mixture.
Step 8

Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
Step 9

Align evenly 1.5 - 2 cans of crescent rolls (depending on your preference) on top of cheese mixture. Crescent triangles will rise evenly to create a crust on top while baking.
Step 10

In a small saucepan, melt butter and garlic. Saute on medium heat for 3-4 minutes.
Step 11

Brush butter and garlic mixture on top of crescent rolls.
Step 12

Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Step 13

Bake uncovered in oven for 35 minutes at 375 degrees, until crust is golden brown.
Step 14

Let stand for 10 minutes to cool. Serve and enjoy!
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