Italian Shepherd's Pie
The recipe Italian Shepherd's Pie can be made in approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. This recipe makes 8 servings with 469 calories, 19g of protein, and 33g of fat each. This recipe covers 21% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It works well as an European main course. If you have oregano, salt, pepper, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Italian Shepherd's Pie, Italian Shepherd's Pie, and Italian-Style Shepherd's Pie.
Instructions
Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil.
Bake at 450° for 7 minutes.
Remove from the oven and remove foil; set aside. Reduce heat to 350°.
In a large skillet, cook sausage until no longer pink; drain well on paper towels.
Place cottage cheese and egg in a blender; cover and process until smooth.
Transfer to a large bowl; stir in potatoes, sour cream, oregano, salt and pepper.
Place sausage in pastry shell; top with potato mixture.
Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.
Sprinkle with cheese; let stand until melted.
Garnish with tomatoes tossed with minced parsley if desired.