Rustic Italian Pie

Name: Rustic Italian Pie
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

16 ingredients

13 steps

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

Directions

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.