spaghetti pie

Recipe by
Beth Pierce
Ofallon, MO

Spaghetti pie is a tasty and fun twist on a classic dish with tons of flavor and simple ingredients. Anyone can create this comforting and satisfying meal in a few easy steps. Serve it with French baguettes and sweet cream butter or an Italian salad with homemade Italian dressing.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For spaghetti pie

  • 8 oz
    spaghetti pasta
  • 2 Tbsp
    softened butter
  • 2 lg
    eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 c
    grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 lb
    ground Italian sausage
  • 2 c
    marinara or pasta sauce
  • 1 c
    ricotta cheese
  • 1 1/2 c
    mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/2 tsp
    Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp
    garlic powder
  • chopped fresh basil or Italian parsley, for garnish

How To Make spaghetti pie

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a deep dish pie pan.
  • 2
    Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the pasta, cook al dente according to package directions, and drain well. Add the butter and let it melt in the warm pasta. Add the eggs and Parmesan cheese and mix to coat.
  • 3
    Meanwhile, cook the Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain any excess grease, add the marinara, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • 4
    In a medium bowl, stir the ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
  • 5
    To assemble, press the spaghetti mixture into the prepared pie plate. Spoon the ricotta mixture on top of the spaghetti and spread it with an offset spatula. Spoon the sauce over the ricotta mixture and top with the remaining shredded mozzarella.
  • 6
    Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the casserole has heated through. Cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
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