Rustic Italian Pie Recipe

Name: Rustic Italian Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 lb Italian sausage; 1 onion, chopped; 3 clove garlic, minced; 1 can canellini beans (great white northern); 2 can diced tomatoes; 1 can tomato paste; 1 bunch Italian parsley, chopped; 2 tbsp garlic salt; 3 tbsp Italian seasoning; 2 tbsp sugar; 2 tbsp oregano; 1 tsp paprika; 1 polenta, I use Bob's Red Mill; 1 fresh grated Parmesan; 1 cup Parmesan, grated

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
1 lb Italian sausage
1 onion, chopped
3 clove garlic, minced
1 can canellini beans (great white northern)
2 can diced tomatoes
1 can tomato paste
1 bunch Italian parsley, chopped
2 tbsp garlic salt
3 tbsp Italian seasoning
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp oregano
1 tsp paprika
1 polenta, I use Bob's Red Mill
1 fresh grated Parmesan
1 cup Parmesan, grated

1
Make polenta per package instructions.
2
While polenta is being prepared, brown hamburger and Italian sausage with onion and garlic in a large pot or Dutch oven.
3
Drain excess fat from meat mixture.
4
Add beans and mix well.
5
Then add both cans of diced tomatoes.
6
I use the basil, oregano, and garlic kind.
7
Heat thoroughly.
8
Add tomato paste and seasonings (you can use whatever amount and kind you prefer.
9
I estimated my amounts, as I season and taste constantly until I reach the flavor I like).
10
Once polenta is nearly done add grated Parmesan cheese to mixture and mix well.
11
Pour meat mixture in casserole dish and pour polenta over that, making sure to completely cover meat mixture.
12
Place in 365 preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until polenta is nicely baked.
13
Serve in bowls with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

770

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 1 lb Italian sausage, 1 onion, chopped, 3 clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Rustic Italian Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Rustic Italian Pie

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