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Ultimate Easy Baked Spaghetti Pie

A thick, square slice of baked spaghetti pie with layers of pasta, ricotta, meat sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese on top.
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This recipe creates a hearty, cheesy baked spaghetti pie that holds its shape, making it perfect for family dinners or potlucks. It layers cooked spaghetti with meat sauce and a rich ricotta mixture.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

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

Notes

  • For a firmer crust, you can mix 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese into the spaghetti before pressing it into the pan.
  • This dish freezes well. Assemble the pie completely, cover tightly with foil, and freeze for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking, adding about 10-15 minutes to the bake time.
  • You can substitute ground turkey or Italian sausage for the ground beef in the sauce.

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