1 lb Lean Ground Beef 1/2 ts Dried Basil
8 oz Hot Italian Sausages * 1 ts Salt
16 oz Whole Peeled Tomatoes 1/4 ts Dried Oregano, Crumbled
1 1/2 c Sliced Fresh Mushrooms Fresh Ground Pepper To T
1 Clove Garlic, Minced 2 lb Potatoes **
2 tb Balsamic Vinegar 3/4 c Milk
1 c Frozen Peas 1/2 c Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 tb Chopped Fresh Basil Or 6 tb Butter, Room Temp.
* Hot Italian sausages should be cut lengthwise in half and sliced
1/4 inc thick. ** Potatoes should be pared and cut into 1 inch
chunks. Place groun beef and sausages in a medium skillet. Cook,
breaking up beef, over mediu high heat until meat loses some of its
pink color and releases juices. Add tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic and
vinegar. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally and breaking up
tomatoes, about 10 minutes. Stir in peas, basil, 1/2 ts salt, oregano
and pepper. Simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Meanwhile, boil
potatoes in water to cover until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain
potatoes and transfer to large mixing bowl. Beat in milk, cheese,
butter, remaining 1/2 ts salt and pepper to taste; continue to bea
until smooth. Heat oven to 350oF. Spoon meat mixture into 2 quart
shallow casserole. Spoon potato mixture on top and spread evenly to
edge. Bake until golden annd bubbling, about 45-50 minnutes. Let
stand 10 minutes before serving. Serve hot. 436 calories per
serving.
Yields
6 servings