Southern Spaghetti Pie

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food fusion with this Southern Spaghetti Pie, a hearty casserole that combines the flavors of a classic Italian pasta dish with a soul-warming Southern twist. Featuring a crispy spaghetti crust made with buttery noodles, eggs, and Parmesan, this dish is layered with creamy ricotta, savory marinara meat sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese for an irresistible flavor explosion. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, this crowd-pleasing baked spaghetti pie is easy to prepare, with just 20 minutes of prep time and a golden, bubbling finish in under an hour. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color, and enjoy this sliceable pasta pie as a comforting centerpiece to any meal. Keywords: Southern Spaghetti Pie, baked casserole, spaghetti crust, comfort food recipe, family dinner idea.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 ounces spaghetti
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium, finely chopped yellow onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 3 cups marinara sauce
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 as needed nonstick cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional for garnish) fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish or springform pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.

Step 2

Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain the spaghetti and transfer it to a large bowl.

Step 3

While the spaghetti is still warm, stir in the butter until melted. Beat the eggs in a small bowl and mix them into the spaghetti, along with the Parmesan cheese. Stir well until the mixture is thoroughly combined.

Step 4

Transfer the spaghetti mixture into the prepared pie dish, pressing it into the bottom and up the sides to form a crust. Set aside.

Step 5

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat, then add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent.

Step 6

Stir in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Spread the ricotta cheese evenly over the spaghetti crust. Top with half of the shredded mozzarella cheese.

Step 8

Pour the prepared meat sauce over the ricotta layer, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.

Step 9

Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let the spaghetti pie cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Step 11

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired, and serve warm. Enjoy your Southern Spaghetti Pie!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2381.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3911.8

Total Fat 257.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 125.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 1225.1mg	0%
Sodium 6426.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 169.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.8g	0%
Total Sugars 23.7g
Protein 233.4g	0%

Vitamin D 91.0IU	0%
Calcium 3789.9mg	0%
Iron 18.0mg	0%
Potassium 1910.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.0%

Protein: 23.8%

Carbs: 17.3%