Description
Hearty Italian beef and sausage pie delivers a rustic culinary journey through savory layers of meaty goodness. Comfort meets tradition in this classic dish that promises to satisfy with rich flavors and Mediterranean warmth you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 0.5 pound (227 grams) Italian sausage, casing removed
Cheese and Sauce:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
Herbs, Spices, and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 refrigerated pie crusts
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the savory pie.
- Brown the ground beef and Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, carefully draining any accumulated fat.
- Incorporate finely chopped onions and minced garlic into the meat, sautéing until the vegetables become translucent and fragrant.
- Sprinkle in aromatic herbs like basil, oregano, and a pinch of red pepper flakes to enhance the meat’s flavor profile.
- Pour marinara sauce into the skillet, allowing the mixture to simmer and meld together for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Gently line a pie dish with the first pastry crust, ensuring it nestles perfectly into the pan’s contours.
- Create strategic layers by spreading half the mozzarella cheese across the crust’s bottom, followed by the robust meat mixture.
- Generously dust the meat layer with Parmesan cheese, then crown with the remaining mozzarella for maximum cheesy indulgence.
- Carefully drape the second pie crust over the filling, crimping and sealing the edges to lock in the delicious contents.
- Artfully slice several vents across the top crust to allow steam escape, then delicately brush with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Slide the pie into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the crust transforms into a rich, golden-brown masterpiece.
- Allow the pie to rest and settle for 10 minutes before slicing, ensuring clean, picture-perfect servings.
Notes
- Swap meats easily by using ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option that still delivers incredible flavor.
- Enhance spiciness by adding extra red pepper flakes or incorporating chopped jalapeños into the meat mixture for heat lovers.
- Create a gluten-free version by using a gluten-free pie crust and ensuring marinara sauce is certified gluten-free.
- Make the pie ahead and refrigerate unbaked, then bake directly from cold for a convenient make-ahead meal that saves time during busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg