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Classic Baked Spaghetti Pie

A thick, layered slice of baked spaghetti pie featuring spaghetti noodles, rich meat sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese on a white plate.
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A comforting, cheesy baked spaghetti pie layered with pasta, meat sauce, and ricotta cheese, perfect for a family dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef (optional)
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9-inch pie plate.
  2. Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
  3. While pasta cooks, prepare the sauce. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, if using, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
  4. Add onion to the skillet and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  5. Stir in marinara sauce, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  6. In a medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, and Parmesan cheese until combined.
  7. In a large bowl, toss the drained spaghetti with half of the meat sauce until coated.
  8. Press half of the sauced spaghetti mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pie plate to form a crust.
  9. Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the spaghetti crust.
  10. Spoon the remaining meat sauce over the ricotta layer.
  11. Top with the remaining spaghetti mixture, pressing down gently.
  12. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the top layer.
  13. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are lightly browned.
  14. Let the pie rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, skip the ground beef and add 1 cup of sautéed mushrooms or chopped zucchini to the sauce.
  • You can prepare the entire pie, cover it, and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking. Add 10 minutes to the baking time if baking straight from the refrigerator.
  • Use your favorite store-bought or homemade marinara sauce.

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