Description
Spaghetti Pie is a delightful twist on traditional spaghetti. This savory pie features a spaghetti crust filled with a rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella cheese. It’s a comforting and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti Crust:
- 6 ounces uncooked spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large egg, beaten
- â…“ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Filling:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce, plus extra for serving
- ½ pound ground beef or Italian sausage (optional)
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook Spaghetti: Cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente, then drain.
- Prepare Crust: Toss hot pasta with butter, then mix in beaten egg and Parmesan. Press into a greased pie dish to form a crust.
- Cook Meat: Brown the ground beef or sausage in a skillet, then mix in marinara, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble Pie: Spread ricotta over crust, layer with meat sauce, and top with mozzarella.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Let the pie rest, garnish with basil or parsley, and serve with extra marinara.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and add sautéed vegetables like mushrooms, spinach, or zucchini.
- This dish is perfect for using up leftover pasta and sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
