CHEESY ITALIAN RICOTTA & BEEF PIE

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We love that this easy dinner recipe had so much flavor. It reminded us of an upside down pizza. The cheese layer seriously adds so much cheesiness to the recipe. Crescent dough, brushed with garlic butter and fresh Parmesan cheese, is an excellent topping. We were a little concerned when we opened the oven that we overcooked...

Provided by Michaela Boers

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

MEAT MIXTURE
2 lb lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 jar(s) spaghetti sauce (I like Hunt's Zesty & Spicy), 24 oz.
CHEESE LAYER
1 c ricotta cheese
2 c mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 c Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1/2 c cheddar cheese, shredded
TOPPING
2 can(s) refrigerated crescent rolls
3 Tbsp butter
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 c Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375.
2. In a large skillet, add ground beef, chopped onion and 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped. Brown ground beef on medium heat. Drain grease. Return browned ground beef to large skillet.
3. Add jar of spaghetti sauce, stir well.
4. Simmer on low for 2-3 minutes.
5. Grease a 13x9 pan, add ground beef and spaghetti sauce mixture to bottom of pan. Spread evenly.
6. In a separate bowl, combine ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan. Mix well.
7. Spread evenly on top of ground beef mixture.
8. Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
9. Align evenly 1.5 - 2 cans of crescent rolls (depending on your preference) on top of cheese mixture. Crescent triangles will rise evenly to create a crust on top while baking.
10. In a small saucepan, melt butter and garlic. Saute on medium heat for 3-4 minutes.
11. Brush butter and garlic mixture on top of crescent rolls.
12. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
13. Bake uncovered in oven for 35 minutes at 375 degrees, until crust is golden brown.
14. Let stand for 10 minutes to cool. Serve and enjoy!

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Florence Nakimbugwe

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This was a great recipe! The pie was delicious and the crust was perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make weeknight meal.

Ravindrakumaran Ponnusamy

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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The pie was so cheesy and delicious, and the crust was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.

Jaffar Lakhan

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I made this recipe last night and it was a huge success! The beef was so tender and juicy, and the ricotta cheese added a lovely creaminess. The crust was also perfect - crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. I will definitely be making this

Irshad Panhwar

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This cheesy Italian ricotta beef pie was a hit with my family! The crust was perfectly golden and the filling was flavorful and cheesy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make weeknight meal.

Maria Fernanda

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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The combination of the cheesy ricotta, flavorful beef, and crispy crust was perfect. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again soon.

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