Spaghetti Pie

Ingredients
  

  • Non-stick cooking spray, for greasing the pan
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1-pound spaghetti 
  • 1-pound lean ground beef
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil 
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • ½ cup whole-milk ricotta cheese 
  • 2 tbsp. fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced 
  • 3 large eggs 
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • ½ cup, plus 2 tbsp. Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 cup mozzarella, shredded 
  • Marinara sauce, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 375°F.
  • Grease a deep 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add the spaghetti and cook for 3 to 4 minutes less than the package recommends, so that it is very al dente; drain and reserve.
  • In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, brown the beef, 5 to 8 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the beef to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel.
  • Heat the olive oil in the skillet, over medium heat, and sauté the onions until translucent, 4 to 5 minutes; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the marinara, ricotta, parsley, eggs, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Add the cooked spaghetti, beef and onions and toss to evenly coat.
  • Transfer to the prepared pan, top with the mozzarella and sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan.
  • Spray enough aluminum foil to cover the prepared dish with cooking spray; cover the dish with the aluminun foil, sprayed side down.
  • Place in the pre-heated oven and bake, covered with the foil, for the first 25 minutes; remove the foil; contiune cooking for another 25 minutes.
  • It is important to let the pie rest, at room temperature, for about 15 minutes before removing the springform pan sides, cutting into wedges and serving.
  • While the pie is resting, heat enough marinara sauce to liberally pour over each individual slice when serving; the additional sauce enhances the baked pie which has a tendency to become a little dry during the baking process.
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