Description
Spaghetti Pie is a delightful twist on your traditional pasta dish that combines layers of savory spaghetti, hearty ground beef, and melted cheese into a beautiful baked masterpiece. This comforting meal not only satisfies hunger but also creates lasting family memories around the dinner table. Perfect for casual weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this recipe is versatile and can be customized to suit any taste. Get ready to impress with a dish that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground beef (or turkey)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef (or turkey) for about 5-7 minutes, then drain excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; let simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine cooked spaghetti with beaten eggs and half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread half of the spaghetti mixture in a greased baking dish, layer with the meat sauce, then top with remaining spaghetti mixture.
- Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese on top and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg