Description
This Spaghetti Pie recipe is a delightful twist on classic spaghetti and meat sauce. With a crispy spaghetti crust, layers of creamy ricotta and gooey mozzarella, and a savory meat sauce topping, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Spaghetti Crust:
- 6 ounces uncooked spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large egg, beaten
- â…“ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Cheese Layer:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Meat Sauce:
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara or pasta sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch pie dish or deep-dish baking dish.
- Cook the spaghetti: Cook the spaghetti until al dente, then mix with butter, egg, and Parmesan. Press into the dish to form a crust.
- Add cheese: Layer ricotta and half of the mozzarella over the spaghetti crust.
- Prepare meat sauce: Cook ground beef with onion, garlic, and spices. Add marinara sauce and simmer.
- Assemble: Spread meat sauce over the cheese layer, top with remaining mozzarella, and bake.
- Finish: Let the pie rest before slicing and garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute cottage cheese for ricotta if needed.
- Make ahead for easy meals throughout the week.
- Pair with a side salad and garlic bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
