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Classic Cheesy Baked Spaghetti Pie

A thick slice of baked spaghetti pie, showing layers of pasta, meat sauce, and browned, melted cheese topping.
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Make this easy spaghetti pie, a cheesy, sliceable baked casserole perfect for family dinners and comfort food nights. It uses simple ingredients and holds together well for serving.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound spaghetti, cooked according to package directions and drained
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9-inch pie plate.
  2. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Drain well.
  3. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
  4. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  5. Stir in the marinara sauce, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  6. In a medium bowl, combine the cooked spaghetti, ricotta cheese, beaten egg, and Parmesan cheese. Mix until everything is evenly coated.
  7. Press the spaghetti mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pie plate to form a crust.
  8. Spread half of the meat sauce mixture evenly over the spaghetti crust.
  9. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the sauce layer.
  10. Top with the remaining meat sauce, and finish with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
  11. Bake for 25 to 30 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.

Notes

  • For a make-ahead option, assemble the pie completely, cover it, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Add 10-15 minutes to the baking time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
  • You can substitute ground turkey or Italian sausage for the ground beef.
  • Add 1/2 cup of chopped cooked vegetables, like mushrooms or bell peppers, to the meat sauce for extra flavor.

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