Spaghetti pie is the perfect dish for a kid friendly weeknight dinner or to serve to a group of hungry guests. This spaghetti pie recipe pulls together all of the best aspects of a comforting Italian classic – pasta – cheese, a zesty meat sauce, and more cheese!
Serve with a green salad tossed with Italian vinaigrette dressing and a loaf of warm garlic bread. After all, when it comes to spaghetti pie, it’s all about no fuss basics!
Spaghetti pie is exactly what it sounds like. A crust of spaghetti & cheese topped with our favorite Homemade Spaghetti Sauce and more cheese. The whole thing is baked until bubbly and then sliced and served like a pie.
What’s in Spaghetti Pie? Spaghetti pie casserole is layered and the flavors remind me of lasagna (but I think it’s easier to prepare).
What I love best about this spaghetti pie recipe is that it’s a terrific make-in-advance dinner that can be ready at a moment’s notice. It will keep in the refrigerator for a couple of days unbaked.
Leftovers can be refrigerated about 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until hot (time will vary based on portion sizes).
Leftovers can also be frozen in single portions for lunches. Defrost overnight in the fridge and microwave until heated through.
To Prepare Ahead of Time: Spaghetti pie is practically tailor made as make-in-advance meal for the freezer. Just prepare it as described here, but don’t bake. Instead, pop it in the freezer. When it’s frozen, take it out of the dish and transfer to a large, plastic baggie. Or, freeze it in a disposable foil pan to make clean up and gifting easier.
It can go straight from the freezer to the oven. Add an extra 30-45 minutes to the baking time. Cheesy and delicious, spaghetti pie is always welcome at the table!
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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- Lightly grease a deep dish pie plate with cooking spray*
- Cook spaghetti noodles according to package directions. …
- In a small bowl, beat the egg. …
- Spread cottage cheese evenly over the top of the pasta. …
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. …
- Store leftover spaghetti pie in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Spaghetti Pie
This spaghetti pie recipe pulls together all of the best aspects of this Italian classic – pasta – cheese, meat sauce, and more cheese!
Prep: 30min
Total: 60min
Yield: 6
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 428 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Cholesterol 141 mg, Sodium 849 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 6 ounces spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried basil (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ small onion (diced)
- 14 ounces tomatoes (diced, drained)
- 2 cups pasta sauce
Instruction:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook spaghetti and drain. Toss with butter. Stir in eggs and parmesan cheese.
- Place spaghetti in a greased deep dish pie plate. Press to form a crust.
- Combine ricotta cheese, parsley and basil. Spread mixture over spaghetti.
- Brown beef and onion until no pink remains. Drain any fat. Add tomatoes and pasta sauce. Simmer 10 minutes or until thickened. Spread over ricotta cheese.
- Bake 20-25 minutes. Top with mozzarella and bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Cool 10 minutes before serving.
Spaghetti Pie
This tasty baked dish is super easy, cheesy, and flavorful! For adding a little Italian goodness to busy weeknights, spaghetti pie is the answer!
Prep: 15min
Total: 40min
Yield: 8
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 307 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 84 mg, Sodium 741 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, unSaturated Fat 6 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 6 ounce spaghetti noodles
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 6 ounce ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 pound lean ground beef
- 24 ounce jar marinara sauce or homemade marinara
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- fresh chopped basil
Instruction:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9-inch pie dish with cooking spray and set aside. Cook the pasta according to package directions and drain. Toss with the butter until melted. Add in the egg and parmesan cheese and stir until combined. Press into the bottom and sides of your pie dish.
- Combine the ricotta cheese and the Italian seasoning. Spread on top of the pasta.
- Top with shredded cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Serve with chopped basil if desired.
Spaghetti Pie
A classic Italian combination is remade into a creamy, family-pleasing spaghetti pie. This recipe was given to me several years ago. My family never grows tired of it. — Ellen Thompson, Springfield, Ohio
Prep: 30min
Total: 55min
Yield: 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts: calories 348 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 690mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat
Ingredients:
- 6 ounces uncooked spaghetti
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
- 1 cup undrained canned diced tomatoes
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (8 ounces) 2% cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Instruction:
Preheat oven to 350°. Cook spaghetti according to package directions for al dente; drain., In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat, breaking up beef into crumbles, until beef is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; drain. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, seasonings and sugar., In a large bowl, whisk egg whites, melted butter and Parmesan cheese until blended. Add spaghetti and toss to coat. Press spaghetti mixture onto bottom and up sides of a greased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate, forming a crust. Spread cottage cheese onto bottom; top with beef mixture. , Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake until heated through and cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes longer. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Spaghetti Pie – Easy Baked Spaghetti Pie with Meat Tomato Sauce
FAQ
What is spaghetti pie made of?
How does Paula Deen make spaghetti?
- 8 oz uncooked angel hair pasta.
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef.
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Paula Deen’s House Seasoning.
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar.
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Paula Deen Seasoned Salt.
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning.
- 2 cups tomato sauce.
How many calories are in a piece of spaghetti pie?
How to spice up spaghetti and meat sauce?
- 1 – Extra virgin olive oil. Adding a good amount of a flavorful olive oil will go a long way in infusing flavor into your sauce. …
- 2 – Fresh garlic. …
- 3 – Meat. …
- 4 – Hot pepper flakes. …
- 5 – Red wine. …
- 6 – Fresh or dried herbs. …
- 7 – Cheese. …
- 8 – Cream and/or butter.