Adriana'S Pasta Pie Recipe

Name: Adriana'S Pasta Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef (I used 95%lean and it was fine); 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves; 1 cup breadcrumbs; 1 small onion, chopped; 3 eggs; 1 cup grated parmesan cheese; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 1/4 teaspoons ground black pepper; 3 cups cooked tubetti (tiny tubes or baby shells); 1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1/2 lb provolone cheese, shredded; 1/3 cup olive oil; 4 minced garlic cloves; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 56 ounces crushed tomatoes in puree; 24 ounces tomato paste; 20 ounces water; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 cup fresh basil leaf, torn; 2 ounces romano cheese; parmesan cheese, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs ground beef (I used 95%lean and it was fine)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 small onion, chopped
3 eggs
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/4 teaspoons ground black pepper
3 cups cooked tubetti (tiny tubes or baby shells)
1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 lb provolone cheese, shredded
1/3 cup olive oil
4 minced garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
56 ounces crushed tomatoes in puree
24 ounces tomato paste
20 ounces water
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup fresh basil leaf, torn
2 ounces romano cheese
parmesan cheese, for garnish

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["Read directions all the way through first********* Meat Crust: Mix ground beef, parsley, bread crumbs, onion, eggs, 1/2 cup parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl very gently.", "Do not overmix.", "Put mixture into lightly greased 10-inch pie plate or 11"" x 7"" casserole dish.", "Shape crust so that it's about 1"" thick.", "Tomato Basil Sauce:", "In large pot, cook garlic and red pepper flakes in oil on low heat for 4 minutes only.", "Add tomatoes, paste, water, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, sugar and basil leaves.", "Bring to boil.", "Reduce to low heat.", "Add chunk of Romano cheese and cook for 1 1/2 hours.", "Filling:", "Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.", "Mix the filling (3 cups cooked pasta, 1/2 pound mozzarella, 1/2 pound provolone, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese and 2 cups tomato basil sauce) in a bowl.", "Scoop into meat crust.", "Bake for 1 1/2 hours.", "Let cool for at least 15 minutes.", "Top each slice with tomato basil sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese."]

1778

kcal

Calories

104

Fat

118

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef (I used 95%lean and it was fine), 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves, 1 cup breadcrumbs, 1 small onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Adriana'S Pasta Pie falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Adriana'S Pasta Pie

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Variations & substitutions

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