Description
Spaghetti Pie is a hearty and comforting baked dish that layers a crispy spaghetti crust with creamy cheese filling and savory meat sauce, creating a fun twist on classic spaghetti night perfect for family meals or entertaining.
Ingredients
- Pasta Crust:
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Meat Sauce:
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Filling:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook spaghetti until al dente. Drain and let cool slightly.
- Make Pasta Crust: Mix cooked pasta with eggs, Parmesan, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Press into a greased 9-inch pie dish to form a crust.
- Make Meat Sauce: In a skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic until browned. Add tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- Prepare Cheese Filling: Mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Assemble Pie: Spread cheese mixture over pasta crust. Top with meat sauce and spread evenly.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden. Let cool slightly.
- Serve: Slice and serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Add sautéed vegetables like mushrooms or spinach for more nutrition.
- Use lentils or plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian version.
- Mix ground sausage with beef for a richer meat sauce.
- Substitute ricotta with cream cheese and sour cream if needed.
- Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months and reheat in oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
