Description
Spaghetti pie delivers comfort straight from your kitchen with minimal fuss and maximum flavor. Cheesy pasta layers nestled between crispy edges make this quick dinner a total crowd-pleaser that slides perfectly onto your family’s plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Protein and Pasta:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti
Cheese and Binding Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
Supporting Seasonings and Sauce:
- 1 jar (24 oz / 680 g) marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional garnish: fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Fire up your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously coat a 9-inch pie dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Boil 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti in salted water until perfectly al dente. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
- Brown 1 lb (450 g) ground beef in a skillet with 2 tablespoons olive oil until no pink remains. Add ½ cup diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 3-4 minutes.
- Pour the entire 24 oz (680 g) jar of marinara sauce into the skillet. Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Simmer the sauce for 5-10 minutes.
- Crack 2 large eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk with ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese. Toss the cooked spaghetti in this mixture until evenly coated.
- Press the spaghetti mixture firmly into the prepared dish, creating an even crust along the bottom and sides.
- Spread the meat sauce over the spaghetti crust, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese evenly across the top of the sauce.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the cheese melts and turns golden brown.
- Allow the pie to rest for 5-10 minutes after removing from the oven. Garnish with fresh chopped basil or parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- Check spaghetti doneness carefully to maintain perfect al dente texture, which prevents mushy crust.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and keep the pie’s bottom crust crisp and stable.
- Fresh herbs like basil or parsley can transform the dish’s final flavor, so don’t skip the garnish.
- Consider swapping ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter protein alternative that works equally well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg