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Spaghetti Pie with Ricotta, Meat Sauce, and Melting Mozzarella Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Halal

Description

This hearty Spaghetti Pie combines layers of creamy cheeses, savory meat sauce, and perfectly cooked spaghetti baked to golden perfection. It’s a comforting dish ideal for family dinners and gatherings.

Ingredients

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Cheese Layer

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 3 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon EACH: salt, dried basil, parsley, oregano
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Spaghetti and Toppings

  • 1/2 lb. spaghetti
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 eggs (whisked)
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Meat Sauce

  • 1 lb. ground beef (see notes)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 small yellow onion (diced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce (doesn’t make it spicy)
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 24 oz. marinara sauce (see notes)

Topping

  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (see notes)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dish. Prepare this recipe in a deep 9 or 10-inch pie pan, or a 2 – 2 ½ quart baking dish.
  2. Make cheese layer. Combine the cheese layer ingredients (ricotta, cream cheese, and seasonings) in a medium bowl and set aside. Measure remaining ingredients before beginning. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  3. Boil water. Begin boiling a salted pot of water for the spaghetti while you proceed with the following steps.
  4. Cook beef and onions. Season the ground beef with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef and onions. Cook and crumble for 7-10 minutes, or until the beef is brown and cooked through. Drain grease.
  5. Add seasonings and simmer. Reduce heat to medium and add the garlic, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 2 minutes. Add the marinara sauce and stir to combine. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered while you boil the spaghetti to al dente.
  6. Cook spaghetti and toss. Drain the spaghetti and return it to the warm pot it was cooked in. Add the butter and Parmesan and toss to coat. Add the whisked eggs and toss to combine.
  7. Combine spaghetti and meat sauce. Add 1 ½ cups of the meat sauce to the spaghetti and stir to combine. Remove from heat and transfer to a deep, lightly greased pie pan or baking dish. Press down to create a packed layer.
  8. Layer cheeses and sauce. Spread with the ricotta and cream cheese mixture and top with remaining meat sauce. The pie pan will be very full, but it’ll work!
  9. Add mozzarella and bake. Top with mozzarella cheese. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is hot and fully melted. If desired, broil at 450 for a few minutes to brown the top more, watch it carefully during this time.
  10. Rest and serve. Remove from heat and let it sit for a full 10-15 minutes prior to serving, this allows it to set more. Serve!

Notes

  • Use a deep 9 or 10-inch pie pan or a 2 – 2 ½ quart baking dish for best results.
  • The hot sauce adds flavor without spiciness.
  • Broil briefly at end to brown cheese, if desired, but watch carefully.
  • Letting the pie sit before serving helps it set properly.

Find it online: https://yumrecipesfood.com/spaghetti-pie-with-ricotta-meat-sauce-and-melting-mozzarella-recipe/