Embark on a culinary journey to Italy with our exquisite Italian Shepherd's Pies. These savory pies, rooted in traditional Italian cuisine, are a delightful fusion of flavors and textures. Discover two delectable variations: the classic Italian Shepherd's Pie, a hearty blend of ground beef, vegetables, and rich tomato sauce, topped with a golden crust, and the Vegetarian Italian Shepherd's Pie, a vibrant symphony of roasted vegetables, lentils, and a creamy béchamel sauce, encased in a flaky crust. Both pies offer a comforting and flavorful experience, perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special occasion.
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ITALIAN SHEPHERD'S PIES
Made in individual baking cups, these hearty little pies have biscuit-like tops and a saucy filling. You can also prepare the mixture in a 1-1/2-quart casserole dish.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the marinara sauce, salt and pepper; cook and stir for 8-10 minutes or until thickened. Spoon into four 8-oz. ramekins or custard cups; set aside., In a small bowl, combine the flour, cheese, baking powder, salt and Italian seasoning. Stir in milk and butter just until moistened. Spoon dough over meat mixture; place ramekins on a baking sheet., Bake at 450° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked pies. To use, remove from freezer 30 minutes before baking (do not thaw). Preheat oven to 400°. Place pies on a baking sheet; cover edges loosely with foil. Bake as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 542 calories, Fat 27g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 976mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
ITALIAN SHEPHERD'S PIE
For a stick-to-your-ribs main dish that's deliciously different, give this pie a try! The Italian sausage goes so well with mashed potatoes, and both get a new twist served in a crust and cut into wedges. My family is always glad to see me preparing this dish. -Cindy Gage, Blair, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and remove foil; set aside. Reduce heat to 350°. , In a large skillet, cook sausage until no longer pink; drain well on paper towels. Place cottage cheese and egg in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in potatoes, sour cream, oregano, salt and pepper., Place sausage in pastry shell; top with potato mixture. Drizzle with butter. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Sprinkle with cheese; let stand until melted. Garnish with tomatoes tossed with minced parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 23g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 743mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
ITALIAN SHEPHERD'S PIE
While not traditional, I really like this version of Shepherd's Pie. Ketchup or HP sauce are excellent condiments for this recipe. You can substitute pretty much any veggie you like for the green pepper - peas and corn are my personal favorites - 1 cup would probably be enough.
Provided by Minxkat1
Categories Vegetable
Time 2h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Brown ground beef in large frying pan, drain grease.
- Add 1 Tbsp oil to pan, return beef to pan, add onion, garlic, Italian seasoning and dried red pepper flakes.
- Fry until onion is softened.
- Stir in drained tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp each salt and sugar and 1/2 tsp pepper.
- Break up tomatoes with a fork.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring often for about 15 minutes, or until most of liquid has evaporated.
- Meanwhile cook potatoes in boiling water until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain potatoes.
- Add butter, milk, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
- Beat potatoes on medium speed of electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Then beat in egg.
- Fold in 1/4 cup Parmesan.
- Meanwhile seed, core green pepper and cut into 1/4 inch pieces.
- Stir into cooked meat mixture.
- Turn into a 9" square baking dish.
- Spread potato mixture evenly on top of meat mixture.
- Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
- Bake right away, or cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 2 days before baking.
- Bake in the center of preheated 350 F oven for 40 to 50 minutes or until potatoes are golden tipped.
- If casserole has been refrigerated it may require an extra 15 minutes baking time.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 566.5, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 125.2, Sodium 633.7, Carbohydrate 55.1, Fiber 8, Sugar 8.3, Protein 31.7
ITALIAN-STYLE SHEPHERD'S PIE
Garlic mashed potatoes add Italian flair to a homespun steak and veggie casserole.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 2-quart casserole or 11x7-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray. Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef, onion and carrots to skillet; sprinkle with seasoned salt and pepper. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is brown.
- Stir in mushrooms and pasta sauce. Heat to boiling. Cook over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spread in casserole.
- Make potatoes as directed on pouch using water, milk and butter. Spoon into 8 mounds around edge of hot beef mixture. Sprinkle cheese over all.
- Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly and potatoes are light golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 5 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1 1/2 cups), Sodium 1350 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 1/2 g
THE ITALIAN IRISHMAN'S PIE
This is a recipe my Irish aunt gave me. Her husband is Italian, and she developed this recipe to blend things they both like. It is a variation of Shepherd's Pie. For richer flavor, substitute beef broth for water in gravy.
Provided by NikkHoff
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir Italian sausage until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer sausage to prepared casserole dish. Drain drippings and reserve 2 tablespoons drippings in the skillet.
- Melt 2 tablespoons margarine in a separate skillet over medium heat; cook and stir apple and onion slices until tender, about 8 minutes. Place apple and onion in casserole dish with sausage.
- Lightly stir sausage, apple, and onion together; season with salt, black pepper, and oregano.
- Brown flour in reserved drippings in skillet over medium heat. Whisk water into flour until thick gravy forms, about 3 minutes.
- Pour gravy over sausage mixture in the casserole dish; spread mashed potatoes over the top with a spoon, creating peaks. Lightly brush mashed potatoes with 1 tablespoon melted margarine.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the potatoes are lightly browned and the sausage mixture is bubbling, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 31.8 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 1011.6 mg, Sugar 7.9 g
ITALIAN SHEPHERD'S PIE
This Shepherd's Pie has a little Italian influence with Italian sausage, tomatoes and parmesan cheese. It's one of our favorite dishes and there are never any leftovers.
Provided by AuntMare
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place ground beef and sausage in a medium skillet.
- Cook until beef looses its pink color.
- Add tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic and vinegar. Simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in peas, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Simmer 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Meanwhile, boil potatoes in water to cover until tender, about 20 minutes.
- Drain and transfer to large mixing bowl.
- Beat in milk, cheese, butter and salt. Continue beating until smooth.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spoon meat mixture into 2 quart shallow casserole.
- Spoon potato mixture on top and spread evenly to edge.
- Bake until golden and bubbling, about 30 minutes.
- Let stand 10 minute before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 580.1, Fat 33.3, SaturatedFat 16.2, Cholesterol 112.8, Sodium 1706.5, Carbohydrate 38.7, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 6, Protein 32.2
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Look for fresh, organic vegetables and herbs, and high-quality ground beef and sausage.
- Brown the ground beef and sausage thoroughly before adding it to the sauce. This will help to develop the flavor and prevent the meat from becoming dry.
- Use a variety of vegetables in the sauce, such as onions, carrots, celery, and zucchini. This will add flavor and texture to the dish.
- Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded together.
- Use a variety of cheeses in the filling, such as mozzarella, Parmesan, and ricotta. This will create a rich, flavorful filling.
- Bake the pie until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the pie cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This will help to prevent the filling from running out.
Conclusion:
Italian Shepherd's Pie is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a family meal. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its flavorful sauce, cheesy filling, and golden brown crust, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.
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