Spaghetti Pie Recipe

 

A delicious twist on classic spaghetti, layered with cheese and savory meat sauce!

🍝 Ingredients

For the Spaghetti Crust:

• 6 oz spaghetti

• 2 tbsp butter

• 2 eggs

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

For the Cheese Layer:

• 1 cup ricotta cheese

• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or 2 tsp dried parsley)

• ½ tsp dried basil (or 1 tbsp fresh basil)

For the Meat Sauce:

• 1 lb lean ground beef

• ½ small onion, diced

• 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes, drained

• 2 cups pasta sauce

For the Topping:

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat & Prep:

   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

   • Grease a deep-dish pie plate.

2. Make the Spaghetti Crust:

   • Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain well and return to the pot.

   • Stir in butter until melted.

   • In a small bowl, whisk eggs and Parmesan cheese, then mix into the spaghetti.

   • Press the spaghetti mixture into the pie plate, forming an even crust.

3. Prepare the Cheese Layer:

   • In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, parsley, and basil.

   • Spread evenly over the spaghetti crust.

4. Make the Meat Sauce:

   • In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Drain excess fat.

   • Stir in diced tomatoes and pasta sauce. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.

   • Spread meat sauce over the ricotta layer.

5. Bake & Add Cheese Topping:

   • Bake for 20-25 minutes.

   • Remove from oven, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, and bake 5 more minutes until bubbly.

6. Serve:

   • Let cool slightly before slicing. Enjoy warm!

Servings: 6-8