Saucy Spaghetti Pie
Transform your pasta night with this irresistible Saucy Spaghetti Pie—a comfort food classic with a creative twist! This recipe combines the hearty goodness of al dente spaghetti, rich marinara meat sauce, and creamy ricotta all baked into a golden, cheesy pie. The spaghetti, coated in a savory egg and Parmesan mixture, forms a crispy "crust" that holds layers of bold flavors, including browned ground beef (or Italian sausage), and a melty topping of mozzarella. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just over an hour, it’s easy to prepare and yields six generous servings. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color, and serve warm wedges of this baked spaghetti masterpiece to impress everyone at the table. It's the ultimate baked pasta dish you didn't know you needed!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground Italian sausage)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish or deep-dish baking pan with cooking spray or olive oil.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef (or sausage) to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5–7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
Stir in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Add the cooked spaghetti to the bowl and toss to coat the strands evenly in the egg and cheese mixture.
Transfer the spaghetti mixture to the prepared pie dish, pressing it down and up the sides to form a 'pie crust.'
Spread the ricotta cheese evenly over the spaghetti crust. Then, spoon the meat sauce over the ricotta layer, spreading it out to cover the surface.
Top the pie with shredded mozzarella cheese, spreading it evenly over the meat sauce.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
Remove the spaghetti pie from the oven and let it cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing into wedges.
Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3419 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 214.3 g | 275% | |
| Saturated Fat | 96.2 g | 481% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1102 mg | 367% | |
| Sodium | 4855 mg | 211% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 165.2 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.3 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.6 g | ||
| Protein | 208.8 g | 418% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 3347 mg | 257% | |
| Iron | 22.3 mg | 124% | |
| Potassium | 2205 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
