Description
A simple, hearty baked spaghetti pie recipe that layers pasta, meat sauce, and cheese into a sliceable, comforting casserole perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9-inch pie plate or springform pan.
- Cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground meat and onion. Cook until the meat is browned and the onion is soft, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in the minced garlic, marinara sauce, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, beaten egg, and 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese.
- In a large bowl, combine the drained spaghetti with half of the meat sauce mixture. Mix gently to coat.
- Press about two-thirds of the sauced spaghetti mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pie plate to form a crust shape.
- Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the spaghetti base. Sprinkle 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese over the ricotta layer.
- Spoon the remaining meat sauce over the mozzarella. Top with the remaining spaghetti mixture, pressing down lightly.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella and a little extra Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are lightly browned.
- Let the spaghetti pie rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a firmer crust, you can mix 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan directly into the spaghetti before pressing it into the pan.
- This dish freezes well. Assemble the entire pie (do not bake), cover tightly with plastic wrap and foil, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking as directed.
- Use your favorite store-bought or homemade meat sauce for convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 16
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 95