Italian Sausage and Mushroom Shepherds Pie

Shepherd’s Pie is traditionally made with lamb, but this Italian twist uses sausage for a flavorful variation.

This is high protein and non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Italian Sausage and Mushroom Shepherds Pie

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Italian Courses: Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Non Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2700

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 16 ounce Italian sausage
• 2 cup Mushrooms
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup Beef broth
• 1 cup Frozen peas and carrots
• 2 pound Potatoes
• 4 tablespoon Butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, sauté the mushrooms, onion, and garlic until softened.
4. Add the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth. Stir well.
5. Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and add the frozen peas and carrots. Cook for a few minutes until heated through.
6. In a separate pot, boil the potatoes until tender. Drain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and black pepper.
7. Transfer the sausage and vegetable mixture to a baking dish. Spread the mashed potatoes evenly on top.
8. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the mashed potatoes.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and the filling is bubbling.
10. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
11. Enjoy your delicious Italian Sausage and Mushroom Shepherds Pie!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 5g

Protein 20g40%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.