About
Get ready to serve up a hot slice of... pasta? Baked Spaghetti Pie is what happens when pizza and pasta fuse together to make something truly spectacular; each wedge has the cheesy, stretchy top of a pizza layered on a tender bed of spaghetti. With layers of creamy, tangy, herby ricotta, bright and sweet sauce, and juicy meat, Baked Spaghetti Pie has the savory flavors that make a superb supper! Eating this is like a pie-le on of flavor!
Ingredients
- 6 ounces spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound mild Italian sausage
- 14 ounces tomatoes, diced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 -Grease a deep-dish pie plate.
Step 3 -Cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Drain the pasta.
Step 4 -Toss the spaghetti with melted butter, eggs, and parmesan.
Step 5 -Press the spaghetti into the bottom of the prepared pie plate.
Step 6 -In a medium bowl, mix the ricotta, parsley, oregano, and basil until well combined.
Step 7 -Spread the ricotta mixture over the spaghetti in the pie plate.
Step 8 -In a large skillet, sauté the ground beef and Italian sausage until cooked through, breaking it up as it cooks, about 8 minutes.
Step 9 -Drain the grease and add the diced tomatoes and marinara to the skillet. Stir to combine.
Step 10 -Pour the meat sauce over the ricotta layer in the pie plate, spreading it evenly.
Step 11 -Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the meat layer.
Step 12 -Bake until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling, for about 20-25 minutes.
Step 13 -Let the pie sit for 10 minutes before serving.
