Super Baked Spaghetti Pie
Transform your spaghetti night with this irresistible Super Baked Spaghetti Pie—a savory masterpiece that combines the comfort of pasta with the heartiness of a baked casserole. Featuring a crispy spaghetti "crust" infused with Parmesan, layered with creamy ricotta, rich homemade meat sauce, and gooey melted mozzarella, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Perfectly seasoned with aromatic garlic, onion, and Italian herbs, this recipe offers a bold and satisfying flavor in every bite. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and baked to golden perfection, it’s an all-in-one dinner ideal for family gatherings or meal prepping. Garnish with fresh basil for an extra pop of color and serve warm for an unforgettable comfort food experience! Keywords: baked spaghetti pie, pasta casserole, easy family dinner, Italian-inspired recipes, comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 1.5 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the ground beef or Italian sausage to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes to develop the flavors. Remove from heat.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the cooked spaghetti and Parmesan cheese, tossing to combine. This will form the 'crust' of the pie.
Grease a 9-inch pie dish with cooking spray or butter. Press the spaghetti mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the dish to create a crust.
Spread the ricotta cheese evenly over the spaghetti crust.
Pour the meat sauce over the ricotta layer, spreading evenly.
Top the pie with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden.
Remove from the oven and let the pie cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
Garnish with fresh basil, if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
484 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.1 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.4 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 139 mg | 46% | |
| Sodium | 620 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.6 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.6 g | ||
| Protein | 31.4 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 465 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 586 mg | 12% | |
*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.
