Description
Spaghetti pie by Michael Symon offers a comforting twist on classic pasta dishes. Cheesy, crispy edges and rich flavor make this recipe a crowd-pleasing meal you’ll want to share with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (340 g) mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup (240 g) ricotta cheese
- ½ cup (50 g) parmesan cheese
- 6 oz (170 g) spaghetti
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsps (30 g) butter
- 2 tbsps (8 g) parsley
- ½ tsp (1 g) dried basil or 1 tbsp (2 g) fresh basil
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a deep-dish pie plate thoroughly.
- Pasta Foundation: Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente, drain completely. Blend cooked pasta with melted butter, beaten eggs, and parmesan cheese until uniformly mixed.
- Crust Formation: Press the spaghetti mixture firmly into pie plate, creating an even, compact base that covers bottom and sides like a rustic pasta shell.
- Ricotta Layer: Whisk ricotta with fresh parsley and dried basil until herbs are evenly distributed, then carefully spread over spaghetti crust to create a smooth, aromatic layer.
- Meat Sauce Preparation: Brown ground beef and onions in skillet over medium-high heat until meat is fully cooked and onions are translucent. Drain excess fat, then incorporate crushed tomatoes and pasta sauce, simmering for 10 minutes to concentrate flavors.
- Assembly and Baking: Pour meat sauce evenly over ricotta layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges turn golden and pie is heated through. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and return to oven for additional 5 minutes until cheese melts completely and becomes bubbly.
Notes
- Pasta Perfection: Choose al dente spaghetti to maintain a perfect texture that won’t become mushy during baking.
- Moisture Management: Thoroughly drain spaghetti to prevent excess water from making the pie soggy and compromising the structure.
- Cheese Distribution: Spread ricotta and mozzarella evenly to ensure consistent flavor and melting in every bite.
- Flavor Boost: Brown ground beef completely to develop deeper, richer meat flavors that enhance the overall dish’s taste profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg