italian beef and spinach pie

Recipe by
Megan Stewart
Middletown, OH

This is sort of like a lasagna in a pie plate, with the addition of spinach and mushrooms. Super easy, really great flavor.

yield 8 serving(s)
method Bake

Ingredients For italian beef and spinach pie

  • 1
    9" pie shell, unbaked
  • 1/2 lb
    hamburger
  • 1/4 lb
    italian sausage
  • 3/4 c
    chopped red pepper
  • 1/2 c
    sliced mushrooms
  • 1 clove
    garlic
  • 1 c
    water
  • 1/2 c
    tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 10 oz
    package frozen spinach
  • 2/3 c
    ricotta cheese
  • 4 oz
    shredded mozzarella
  • 1 c
    tomato pieces

How To Make italian beef and spinach pie

  • 1
    Line 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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