Spaghetti Pie
An innovative twist on traditional spaghetti, this spaghetti pie features a tender spaghetti crust filled with ricotta, beef, and gooey mozzarella!
Ingredients
- 6 oz spaghetti noodles
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 6 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 lb lean ground beef
- 24 oz jar marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- fresh chopped basil optional for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spray a 9-inch pie dish with cooking spray.
- Cook the spaghetti noodles according to package directions, then drain and let cool slightly.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti with melted butter, then mix in the egg and grated parmesan cheese.
- Press the spaghetti mixture into the bottom and sides of the prepared pie dish to form a crust.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese and Italian seasoning, then spread it over the spaghetti crust.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, then drain excess fat.
- Mix in the marinara sauce and spread it over the ricotta layer in the pie dish.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes, then slice and garnish with fresh basil.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.