Italian Spinach Beef Pie

This Italian Spinach Beef Pie I have been making for years and I am very excited to share this with you today!! It is like a lasagna but much easier. It is a recipe that the whole family will love and includes lots of delicious vegetables too!

I am thrilled to be showing you how to make this scrumptious meat pie on video too! Have a look, I am sure you will love making it as well as love eating it. 

There is lots of protein in here too with beef, chicken, and cheese. A complete meal but we always have it with a nice large Italian salad. Also, try our delicious Red Wine Beef & Bison Cottage Pie for another great meal. 

Doesn’t that look amazing!! And the flavor is even better!! Easy!! Delicious!! Flavorful!!

This dish has it all!! I know you will be running out to get the ingredients today!! Don’t fuss with making a crust for this, that will gobble up all your time. A store-bought crust is what I have always used and it works great!!

This has layers of scrumptiousness but it all comes together in one bite!! Preheat the oven and bake the pie crust quickly; then add in the spinach and ricotta layer is added and then followed by a simple meat sauce. Make sure you salt and pepper along the way!!

After baking again for about 40 min. the last layer of fresh tomatoes and mozzarella are added and a final 5 min. bake and it is done!!

Comfort Food

This is a great dish for the kids to get their veggies in and it is so amazing that mom and dad will love it too! This recipe is different than any other one I have come across.

An original Italian Pie is made with prosciutto, ham, and cheese and has a creamy filling. That is usually called an Italian Easter Pie and has a top and bottom crust. 

Is this recipe an authentic Italian pie or more of something enjoyed by Italian Americans? I would think the latter is true. 

This is a hearty dish yet lighter than a lasagna without all that pasta! It is nice to make in the springtime! It has just the right spice to make it interesting but you can always adjust that if you don’t like the spicy sausage in there. 

Enjoy this pie with all its wonderful ingredients!! Happy Baking!!

Italian Spinach Beef Pie

Tara Noland

This Italian Spinach Beef Pie I have made for years! It is easier than a lasagna and tastes just like one!

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Course Dinner

Cuisine Italian

Servings 6

Calories 706 kcal

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Ingredients

 

• 1 unbaked 9″ pie shell
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 lb. extra lean beef
• 1 spicy chicken sausage
• 1/2 large red bell pepper chopped
• 1/2 cup white or brown mushrooms sliced
• 1 tsp. garlic minced
• 1/2 cup tomato paste
• 1 cup water
• 1 1/2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 – 10 oz. pkg. frozen chopped spinach thawed and squeezed dry
• 2/3 cup ricotta cheese drained if necessary
• 3/4 cup mozzarella grated
• 1/2 large tomato diced
• Parsley for garnish

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 450F. Line pie shell with a double thickness of foil. Bake for 8 min. remove foil and bake for 4 min. more or until set and dry and golden brown. Set aside. Reduce heat to 350F.
• In a large skillet add the olive oil and heat over medium high heat. Then add the beef, sausage meat from the casing, red pepper, mushrooms and garlic. Cook until meat is browned and vegetables are tender.
• Add in the tomato paste making room in the center and let cook for 1-2 min. Then add in the water and stir. Add in the Italian seasoning and salt. Heat to boiling and then reduce to simmer and cover and cook for 10 min. The sauce should be nice and thick.
• While the sauce is cooking, add the spinach, ricotta and a 1/4 cup of mozzarella to a small bowl and mix well. Spoon this filling into the bottom of the pie shell. Top with the meat sauce.
• Cover the edges with strips of foil that you previously used and bake at 350F. for 40 min. Remove foil and top with tomatoes and 1/2 cup mozzarella. Bake for 2-3 min. or until cheese is melted.
• Let stand for 10 min. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 706kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 28gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 850mgFiber: 6gSugar: 34g

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