SAUSAGE FLORENTINE SHEPHERD'S PIE

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In this Italian take on traditional shepherd's pie, sausage takes the place of ground beef (or lamb), and spinach replaces the green veggies. Zesty tomatoes, Italian cheese blend and garlicky mashed potatoes make this dish incredibly long on flavor, even though the ingredient list is short. -Leah Lyon, Ada, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 pound bulk mild Italian sausage
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, lightly drained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
3 cups shredded Italian cheese blend, divided
1 package (24 ounces) refrigerated garlic mashed potatoes

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook sausage, crumbling meat, until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes; drain. Stir in tomatoes, spinach and 2 cups cheese., Pour sausage mixture into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish; top evenly with mashed potatoes. Bake 20 minutes; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until cheese is melted and top begins to brown, about 20 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540 calories, Fat 34g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 1439mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.