Italian Shepherd's Pie 2

Elevate your comfort food game with *Italian Shepherd's Pie 2*, a mouthwatering twist on a classic dish. This recipe layers a robust, savory meat sauce—made with a hearty blend of ground beef and Italian sausage, aromatic garlic, and rich crushed tomatoes—beneath a luscious topping of creamy Parmesan mashed potatoes. A final layer of melted mozzarella cheese turns golden and bubbly in the oven, providing the perfect finishing touch. Infused with Italian herbs like oregano and basil and crowned with fresh parsley, this dish is as flavorful as it is satisfying. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a crowd-pleasing centerpiece, it comes together with just 20 minutes of prep and bakes to perfection in under an hour. Indulge in this Italian-inspired comfort classic that’s destined to be a dinnertime favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 pound Ground beef
• 0.5 pound Ground Italian sausage
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 14 ounces Crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
• 4 cups Mashed potatoes (prepared)
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.

Step 5

Stir in the ground beef and ground Italian sausage, breaking them up into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 7-8 minutes.

Step 6

Drain any excess grease from the skillet, then stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Let the mixture simmer on low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

While the meat sauce simmers, prepare the mashed potatoes by combining the prepared potatoes with butter, milk, and Parmesan cheese. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Step 8

Transfer the meat sauce to a baking dish (9x13 inches).

Step 9

Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the meat mixture, ensuring it covers the entire surface.

Step 10

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top of the mashed potatoes.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let the dish cool for 5 minutes.

Step 13

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2529.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3695.7

Total Fat 260.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 111.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 735.0mg	0%
Sodium 7813.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 190.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.6g	0%
Total Sugars 37.6g
Protein 175.7g	0%

Vitamin D 58.2IU	0%
Calcium 1810.2mg	0%
Iron 18.4mg	0%
Potassium 5514.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.6%

Protein: 18.4%

Carbs: 20.0%