Spaghetti Pie
Devashish
A delicious Italian-inspired casserole made with spaghetti noodles, cheese, and marinara sauce, baked into a pie form.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8
Calories 241 kcal
Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti noodles
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
- 3 tablespoons butter softened
- 1 large egg
- to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup cottage cheese or ricotta
- 1 1/2 cups marinara pasta sauce homemade or store-bought
Lightly grease a deep dish pie plate with cooking spray
Cook spaghetti noodles according to package directions. Drain, and add hot noodles to a large bowl.
In a small bowl, beat the egg. Add the butter and the warm pasta. Toss until butter is melted. Add parmesan cheese, basil, and a little salt and pepper and toss everything gently to combine. Empty pasta mixture into prepared pie pan and pat firmly into pan.
Spread cottage cheese evenly over the top of the pasta. Spoon your favorite spaghetti sauce over top and smooth into an even layer.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing into wedges and serving.
Store leftover spaghetti pie in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave.
Calories: 241kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 564mgPotassium: 262mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 548IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 151mgIron: 1mg
Keyword casserole, comfort food, family dinner, leftover spaghetti recipe, pasta bake