italian beef and spinach pie
This is sort of like a lasagna in a pie plate, with the addition of spinach and mushrooms. Super easy, really great flavor.
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Bake
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 - 9" pie shell, unbaked
- 1/2 pound hamburger
- 1/4 pound italian sausage
- 3/4 cup chopped red pepper
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 10 ounces package frozen spinach
- 2/3 cup ricotta cheese
- 4 ounces shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup tomato pieces
How To Make italian beef and spinach pie
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Step 1Line pastry shell with double thickness of foil. Bake 450 degrees for 8 min. Remove foil, bake 4-5 min more or until set and dry. Set aside. Cook beef, sausage, pepper, mushrooms and garlic until meat is brown and vegetables are tender. Drain. Stir in water, tomato paste, Italian seasoning and salt. Boil, reduce and simmer 10 min covered. Stir together spinach, ricotta, 1/4 c of the mozzarella and spoon into shell. Top with meat. Cover pastry edges with foil to prevent burning. Bake at 350 degrees 45 min. Remove foil. Top with tomato and remaining cheese. Bake 2 min more to heat through and melt cheese. Let stand 10 min before serving.
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