Description

This Spaghetti Pie is a mouthwatering combination of flavors, featuring a delicious crust made of spaghetti, layered with savory meat sauce, and topped with melted cheese. Perfect for a quick, comforting dinner that the whole family will enjoy!

Ingredients

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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
6 ounces spaghetti
2 tablespoons butter
2 large eggs
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley
½ teaspoon dried basil or 1 tablespoon fresh
1 pound lean ground beef or italian sausage
½ small onion diced
14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes drained
2 cups pasta sauce or marinara sauce

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a deep-dish pie plate.
In a large skillet, brown the beef over medium-high heat and drain any fat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and pasta sauce, then simmer uncovered for 10 minutes or until thickened.
While the sauce simmers, cook the spaghetti in salted water until al dente according to package instructions. Drain well.
Place the spaghetti in the prepared pie plate and add the butter, tossing to coat. Stir in the eggs and parmesan cheese, and press the mixture to form a crust.
In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, parsley, and basil. Spread this mixture into the spaghetti crust, then top it with the meat sauce.
Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes. Top with mozzarella and bake for an additional 5 minutes, until the cheese is browned and bubbly. Allow the pie to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Feel free to substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
Add more vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms to the meat sauce for extra flavor.
This pie can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 450
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 100mg