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 pounds ground beef; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves; 1 cup bread crumbs; 1 small onion, chopped; 3 large eggs; 1/2 cup Parmesan; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 5 cups cooked tubetti pasta (tiny tubes or baby shells work best); 1/2 pound shredded mozzarella; 1/2 pound shredded provolone; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus extra for garnish; 2 cups Adriana's tomato basil sauce, recipe follows; 1/3 cup olive oil; 4 cloves minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 56 ounces canned tomatoes; 24 ounces tomato paste; 56 ounces water; 1 1/2 tablespoons salt; 1 teaspoon black ground pepper; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 cup fresh whole basil leaves; 1 (2-ounce) chunk Romano cheese

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 cup bread crumbs
1 small onion, chopped
3 large eggs
1/2 cup Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5 cups cooked tubetti pasta (tiny tubes or baby shells work best)
1/2 pound shredded mozzarella
1/2 pound shredded provolone
3/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus extra for garnish
2 cups Adriana's tomato basil sauce, recipe follows
1/3 cup olive oil
4 cloves minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
56 ounces canned tomatoes
24 ounces tomato paste
56 ounces water
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
1 teaspoon black ground pepper
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup fresh whole basil leaves
1 (2-ounce) chunk Romano cheese

1
Mix crust ingredients gently to combine.
2
Do not over mix.
3
Put mixture into a lightly greased 10-inch pie plate.
4
Shape meat to form a 1-inch thick crust.
5
Filling:
6
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
7
Mix filling ingredients and scoop into meat crust.
8
Bake for 1 1/2 hours.
9
Let pie cool for 15 minutes before cutting into 8 pie slices.
10
Top each slice with Adriana's Tomato Basil Sauce and sprinkle with a little Parmesan.
11
In large pot, cook garlic and red pepper flakes in oil on low heat for 3 to 5 minutes only.
12
Add tomatoes, paste, water, all seasonings, and fresh basil.
13
Bring to a boil and then reduce to low heat.
14
Add the chunk of Romano cheese.
15
Cook for 2 1/2 to 3 hours stirring often.

2522

kcal

Calories

Fat

297

Carbs

121

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.

My Personal Notes

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

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves, 1 cup bread crumbs, 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

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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