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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
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Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 353 calories, 23 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 81 mg cholesterol, 743 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 15 g protein.
Originally published as Italian Shepherd's Pie in Taste of Home August/September 1998, p25
Medium-Bodied Red Wine
Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti, Sangiovese, Malbec or Zinfandel.
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Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2010 by jevne2005
I have made this recipe so many times. I often double the recipe because 1 pie is not enough around this house. This is very good reheated and I have even froze pies before baking them so that they would be an easy meal after a long day. You just follow the directions. Stop before drizzling with butter. Cover with saran wrap and then aluminum foil. Freeze. When ready to use, thaw in refrigerator and then drizzle with butter and follow baking directions. Definitely a family favorite!!
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2010 by CaSaundraLeigh
I subbed fat-free Italian ground sausage and only used 12 oz vs 16oz, which I am glad I did because the 16 oz would have been too much meat. I also used one whole package (about 2 cups) of Betty Crocker instant garlic mashed potatoes in the pouch. I did without the tomatoes on top and instead added 3/4 c tomato sauce to the meat filling to moisten it up a bit, otherwise it might have been to dry. This recipe is a definite keeper in my book!
Reviewed on Dec. 09, 2008 by Summy
I made this recipe recently using 1 pound of ground beef to which I added 1 tsp. Italian herb seasoning, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp pepper. Then I browned it with 1/2 a large onion finely diced, and two garlic cloves finely diced. I didn't have sausage on hand, and wanted to use up what we had in the fridge. It was delicious!
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2008 by Summy
Oh gosh, this recipe is good! Simple (best with homemade mashed potatos) and so much flavor. Everyone loves it!
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