Spaghetti Pie is a simple and tasty pasta casserole that you’ll be very glad you learned how to make! This easy-to-make, Italian-inspired dish is a comfort food favorite, made with layers of simple and inexpensive ingredients like spaghetti, ground beef, and pasta sauce. In Southern Italy, baked pasta is a staple, with a dish similar to this one served often in Naples, called “frittata di spaghetti”. While this dish can be served in a variety of different ways, this casserole version of spaghetti pie has all of my favorite layers! It starts with a crust made from cooked pasta, butter, and eggs. Then spaghetti pie is filled with seasoned ricotta cheese, a simple tomato sauce with ground beef, and topped with a generous amount of mozzarella too, so it’s deliciously melty and rich. Do you love the crispy edges of spaghetti pie the best? If so, you have to try making pasta chips! You should also try my pasta alla norma recipe, another Southern Italian favorite.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Ingredients In Spaghetti Pie
Here’s what you need to make this tasty and easy baked spaghetti pie that has four layers: Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
For the Spaghetti: Cook spaghetti noodles until al-dente, then mix them with beaten egg, melted butter, garlic powder, and parmesan cheese. For the Meat Sauce: use your favorite marinara or pasta sauce, diced onion, and a pound of ground meat. Use ground beef, or bulk ground Italian sausage for more flavor. For the Cheese Filling: Blend together ricotta cheese, grated parmesan cheese, and dried herbs. Use oregano, basil, and parsley, or make it a bit easier by using Italian seasoning that you’ve already prepared. I don’t suggest using low-fat cheese in this recipe, it’s just not as tasty!For the Topping: Plenty of shredded mozzarella cheese creates a melty, cheesy finish! Garnish with parsley if desired.
How To Make Spaghetti Pie
Recipe Tips
Don’t scramble the eggs! Let the cooked spaghetti cool for a minute so that the beaten egg won’t cook when you add it. This is also why I use a mixing bowl rather than the pasta pot to hold the pasta after it’s cooked. Instead of plain ground beef, use Italian sausage, vegetarian ground meat substitutes like Beyond Meat, or any leftover cooked meat you have in the fridge.Shred your own cheese. Whenever possible, shred cheese from a block using a handheld box grater or your food processor. It tastes much better this way!Instead of ricotta cheese, try this recipe with small-curd, full-fat cottage cheese instead. Add veggies. Try adding a layer of spinach or baby kale to the spaghetti pie. Sauteed mushrooms would also be delicious.
Storing Tips
Spaghetti casserole stores well both before and after baking, which makes it an excellent make-ahead recipe that you can store overnight in the fridge or in the freezer for longer storage. To Make 1-2 Days Ahead: Cover the assembled but unbaked casserole and refrigerate until ready to bake. Follow the recipe instructions to finish the recipe, adding a few extra minutes of time as needed to heat the spaghetti casserole through. To Make Further Ahead: Freeze the assembled but unbaked casserole for up to 3 months, wrapped well, in a freezer-safe container. Metal or foil casserole pans are best for this. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then bake as directed in the recipe when it’s time to make dinner. To Store Leftovers: Keep leftover spaghetti casserole refrigerated in an airtight container, and enjoy it within 3-4 days. I think the best way to reheat individual servings is in the microwave.
What To Serve With Spaghetti Pie
This Italian dinner doesn’t need much, but I suggest baking up some easy garlic bread to eat with it. A simple side salad is a great accompaniment to spaghetti pie too. A classic, easy-to-make Spaghetti Pie recipe is exactly what you need when you need an easy dinner that everyone will love! Don’t forget to Pin it! © Little Sunny Kitchen
