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Easy Spaghetti Pie

Easy Spaghetti Pie

This Easy Spaghetti Pie is a sliceable baked pasta pie layered with marinara, ricotta, ground beef, and melted mozzarella and Parmesan for a rich, cheesy texture. It comes together in about 60 minutes total and serves 8, making it ideal for family dinners or a make-ahead meal.
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Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:45 minutes
Total Time:1 minute
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian-American
Keyword: baked, make-ahead, Pasta, Spaghetti Pie

Equipment

  • 8-inch springform pan or 9-inch deep-dish pie plate
  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • slotted spoon
  • colander

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces spaghetti
  • 16 ounces ground beef lean
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic medium
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 21/2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped fresh
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup Parmesan grated, divided
  • 11/2 cups Mozzarella shredded, divided

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray an 8-inch springform pan or a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate with cooking spray.
  2. Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted, boiling water for 6 to 7 minutes or until almost al dente, knowing the pasta will finish cooking in the oven; drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the lean ground beef for approximately 4 to 5 minutes until no longer pink; transfer the beef to a bowl using a slotted spoon and discard the fat from the pan, leaving a couple teaspoons for sautéing the onion.
  4. Return the pan to the heat and cook the diced onion until softened, approximately 3 to 4 minutes; add the garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute, then stir in the Italian seasoning and onion powder and remove the pan from the heat.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk together the marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, chopped fresh parsley, and eggs, then stir in the onion and garlic mixture.
  6. Toss the cooked spaghetti and browned beef with the sauce mixture to combine, then stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan and 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella; transfer the spaghetti mixture to the prepared pan and sprinkle the remaining cheeses over the top.
  7. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbling, approximately 25 to 30 minutes; remove from the oven and allow the pie to rest for 5 minutes before cutting and serving.

Notes

Cook the pasta until almost al dente because it will continue to cook in the oven. Let the baked pie rest for 5 minutes before slicing to help it set for cleaner slices.