Description
This Spaghetti Pie Recipe is a delicious twist on classic spaghetti, baked into a crispy, cheesy pie. Made with a flavorful meat sauce, spaghetti mixed with Parmesan and eggs, and layers of gooey mozzarella and ricotta, this dish is a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, and leftovers, this recipe is simple, hearty, and absolutely delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9-inch pie dish.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions, drain, and mix with beaten eggs and Parmesan to create a crust.
- Press the spaghetti mixture into the pie dish, forming a crust.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef, then stir in garlic, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Spread ricotta cheese over the spaghetti crust, then layer the meat sauce on top.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over everything and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Make it lighter: Use ground turkey or whole wheat pasta.
- Make it vegetarian: Swap meat for mushrooms, spinach, or plant-based crumbles.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: spaghetti pie, baked spaghetti, pasta bake, easy dinner, cheesy pasta, comfort food, Italian casserole, family meal