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Make-ahead: italian pot pie with parmesan mas

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Ingredients:
1 lbsLean ground beef
2 Garlic cloves, minced
Salt
Pepper
2 tbspAll-purpose flour
1 tbspOlive oil
1 smallOnion, chopped
1 1/2 cupCanned tomatoes, undrained
1/2 tspDried basil
1/2 tspOregano
1 1/2 lbsBaking potatoes
-peel, quarter (=3 large)
1 Egg, beaten
1 cupParmesan, freshly grated
2 tbspFresh parsley, chopped
Procedures:
1Mix ground beef with half of the garlic, ?ts each salt and pepper and 2 tb cold water.
2Gently form into 1-?inch balls.
3Combine flour with pinch each salt and pepper.
4Roll meatballs in flour mixture.
5in large nonstick skillet, heat half of the olive oil over medium heat; cook meatballs, a few at a time, until browned all over.
6Transfer to plate.
7in skillet, heat remaining olive oil over medium heat; cook onion and remaining garlic for 5 minutes.
8Stir in tomatoes, basil, oregano and meatballs; simmer, uncovered and stirring often, for 15 minutes.
9meanwhile, in saucepan, cover potatoes with cold water.
10Bring to boil; boil for 20 minutes or until tender.
11Drain well; mash until smooth.
12Stir in egg, ?c of the parmesan cheese, add salt and pepper to taste.
13Stir in parsley.
14spoon meatballs and sauce into an 8-inch square baking dish.
15Spread potato mixture over top.
16Sprinkle with remaining parmesan.
17[can be prepared ahead, covered and refrigerated for up to 1 day.
18Bring to room temperature.]
19bake in 350f 180c oven, covered, for 45 minutes.
20Uncover; bake for 10 minutes.
21Broil for 1 minute or until cheese is golden.
224 servings for $7.31 cdn [mar/95]
23per serving: 515 calories, 37 g protein, 25 g fat, 35 g carbohydrate, excellent source calcium and iron.