Spaghetti pie is a unique and flavorful dish that combines the classic flavors of spaghetti and meatballs with the convenience of a pie. This hearty and comforting meal is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With its layers of savory spaghetti, tender meatballs, and a cheesy, bubbly topping, spaghetti pie is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
This article features three delicious variations of spaghetti pie:
1. **Classic Spaghetti Pie**: This recipe is a timeless classic that showcases the traditional flavors of spaghetti and meatballs. It features a layer of spaghetti noodles, a layer of homemade meatballs, and a layer of melted mozzarella cheese.
2. **Veggie-Packed Spaghetti Pie**: This healthy and flavorful twist on spaghetti pie is loaded with fresh vegetables. It includes a layer of spaghetti noodles, a layer of sautéed vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms, and a layer of vegetarian meatballs made with lentils and quinoa. The pie is topped with a creamy and tangy tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
3. **Creamy Chicken Spaghetti Pie**: This indulgent and comforting spaghetti pie features a layer of spaghetti noodles, a layer of tender chicken, and a creamy Alfredo sauce. The pie is topped with a crispy layer of panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
KITTENCAL'S SPAGHETTI PIE
You will need a minimum 2-quart round casserole dish for this or this will also fit into an 11 x 7-inch baking pan this will *not* fit into a regular 9 or 10-inch pie plate --- with this or with any recipe made from scratch preparation time takes a little extra effort, to save some time and to blend the flavors prepare the tomato sauce mixture up to a day in advance and refrigerate until ready to use --- substituting prepared pasta sauce for the tomato sauce will not produce the best results I would strongly recommend using only tomato sauce, this recipe was tested both ways and the tomato sauce version was the best! --- NOTE this also may be made without the cottage cheese filling by placing the sauce directly over the spaghetti top with mozzarella cheese and reducing the baking time only slightly
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Spaghetti
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Grease a round 2-quart casserole dish or an 11 x 7-inch baking dish.
- For the sauce; in a skillet or saucepan brown the ground beef with onion and red chili flakes until no longer pink.
- Drain fat then add in garlic, oregano and basil; cook for 2 minutes.
- Add in tomato sauce, mushrooms and 1/2 teaspoon salt, bring to a boil over medium heat stirring.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30-40 minutes stirring occasionally, season with more salt to taste if desired.
- Meanwhile cook the spaghetti in boiling water until almost tender (undercook the spaghetti as it will soften up even more when baked in the oven) drain in a colander then rinse under cold water, drain well again then place into a large bowl.
- Add in melted butter, garlic powder, eggs, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and black pepper; using clean hands toss/mix until well combined (use hands for mixing spaghetti this will not work with a spoon) season with salt to taste if desired.
- TO ASSEMBLE; spread the spaghetti mixture evenly into bottom of the pie plate, pressing down with hands to flatten.
- In a bowl mix 2 cups cottage cheese with 1/4 cup Parmesan and 1 cup mozzarella cheese cheese then spread over the spaghetti.
- Dollop the tomato sauce mixture over the cottage cheese then spread out with a spoon.
- Top with 1 cup or more of mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and continue to bake 10-15 minutes more or until hot and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 128.4, Sodium 923.1, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.9, Protein 32.1
SPAGHETTI PIE
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Categories main-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-3-inch cake pan with cooking spray.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook for 3 to 4 minutes less than the package recommends, so that it is very al dente. Drain and reserve.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the beef, 5 to 8 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Transfer the beef to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel. Heat the olive oil in the skillet over medium heat and saute the onions until translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the marinara, ricotta, parsley, eggs, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add the cooked spaghetti, beef and onions and toss to evenly coat. Transfer to the prepared pan, top with the mozzarella and sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan.
- Bake until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes, then cut into wedges and serve.
KITTENCAL'S CHILI SPAGHETTI
Nothing fancy about the chili but it's a darn good recipe to serve over pasta, I strongly suggest to make the chili mixture a day ahead and refrigerate, the flavor really does get stronger and better! Adjust the chili powder to taste, I use half chili powder and half ancho chili powder for a more smokey flavor, for more heat add in dried chili flakes. Although the ingredients listed make a really great chili mixture, you can add in other ingredients to create your favorite chili if desired! You can use ground turkey in place of ground beef, this is also great with penne or rigatoni pasta, see my recipe#168653
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Spaghetti
Time 2h25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large skillet cook the ground beef with green bell peppers, onions, garlic, celery and jalapeno peppers stirring with a wooden spoon until beef is no longer pink; drain.
- Add in the chili powder, cumin and beef bouillon powder; cook stirring with wooden spoon for another 5 minutes, or until the ground beef is well browned.
- Add in tomatoes with juice, beans with juice, crushed tomatoes and taco sauce; cook uncovered over low heat breaking up the tomatoes with a spoon for about 1-1/2-2 hours, season with lots of salt and black pepper (you can really simmer this for as long as you want to over low heat until as thick as you like, just make certain to simmer it uncovered, the longer you cook the chili the richer and thicker it will be!).
- Divide the cooked pasta in bowls, then ladle the chili mixture on top, then sprinkle with grated cheese.
- Delicious!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 878.2, Fat 38.6, SaturatedFat 14, Cholesterol 154.2, Sodium 2098.2, Carbohydrate 78.5, Fiber 20.9, Sugar 27.4, Protein 60.3
KITTENCAL'S DELICIOUS MEATY PASTA SAUCE
I don't think you will find a better meat sauce than this one! a good tomato sauce needs time to "ripen" so I strongly suggest to make this sauce a few day ahead and refrigerate just warm in a saucepan before using you will see that the flavors strongly intensify after refrigeration time --if you want a creamy sauce just add in 1/4 cup or more of heavy whipping cream the last 30 minutes of cooking time, this may be doubled if desired but keep the ground beef amount at one pound, this also freezes well... you will *love* this!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Vegetable
Time 2h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven heat oil, then add in the basil, oregano, chili flakes, bay leaf and onion; saute, stirring with a wooden spoon for about 4 minutes (this will release the flavors in the spices).
- Add in garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add in tomato paste and cook stirring with a wooden spoon for 2 minutes.
- Add in ground beef and sausage meat; cook until well browned (about 10 minutes) drain any fat.
- Add in the wine and simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring.
- Add in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, mushrooms, sugar, 2 tablespoons salt, Worcestershire sauce; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer partially covered for about 2 hours (or you can simmer for longer on low heat).
- Season with black pepper.
- Remove the bay leaf and serve over hot cooked pasta then sprinkle with lots grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.8, Fat 30.9, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 70.7, Sodium 2525.8, Carbohydrate 25.7, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 8.5, Protein 29.3
SPAGHETTI PIE CASSEROLE
My family adores this spaghetti casserole. It's old-timey comfort food. This is how to make baked spaghetti with cream cheese. -Patricia Lavell, Islamorada, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in the spaghetti sauce, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally., In a small bowl, mix cream cheese and sour cream until blended; stir in green onions. In a greased 11x7-in. baking dish, layer the spaghetti, cream cheese mixture and meat mixture. Top with shredded cheese., Bake, covered, at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake until cheese is bubbly, 5-10 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 622mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
KITTENCAL'S SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALL CASSEROLE
This is a wonderful change from your everyday spaghetti and meatballs, I make this with my recipe#71273 *and* recipe#69173 but of coarse you may use your own favorite meatball and pasta sauce or use two 28-ounce jars of purchased spaghetti sauce, really you can use any amount of spaghetti sauce and meatballs you desire. Prep time does not include preparing or baking the meatballs. Serve this with garlic bread on the side and a small salad if desired :)
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Spaghetti
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
- Prepare your own favorite meatball recipe, then shape into about 1-1/2-inch balls.
- Place the meatballs onto a greased baking sheet and bake until thoroughly cooked (about 22-25 minutes at 375 degrees) set the meatballs aside.
- Boil the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling water until just al dente; drain then place into a large bowl.
- Toss the spaghetti with 3 tablespoons oil; cool slightly, then add in eggs, 1-1/2 cups mozzeralla cheese, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; using clean hands toss until thoroughly combined (you can use a spoon but hands are better!).
- Place the spaghetti into prepared baking dish, then press down slightly with hands.
- Scatter the cooked meatballs over the spaghetti.
- Top with spaghetti sauce over the top making certain to cover the pasta completely.
- Cover with foil and bake 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
- Remove from oven then sprinkle about 1-1/2 cups mozzeralla cheese (or amount desired) over the top, then return to oven uncovered for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
SPAGHETTI PIE
A classic Italian combination is remade into a creamy, family-pleasing spaghetti pie. This recipe was given to me several years ago. My family never grows tired of it. - Ellen Thompson, Springfield, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cook spaghetti according to package directions for al dente; drain., In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat 5-7 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, seasonings and sugar., In a large bowl, whisk egg whites, melted butter and Parmesan cheese until blended. Add spaghetti and toss to coat. Press spaghetti mixture onto bottom and up sides of a greased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate, forming a crust. Spread cottage cheese onto bottom; top with beef mixture. , Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake until heated through and cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes longer. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 690mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
KITTENCAL'S BEEF POT PIE
I always make this pot pie with the left over gravy from my blade pot roast (recipe#151068) if I don't have 2 cups I add in some consomme or beef broth to make up the 2 cups, but you can use any leftover gravy recipe or just use canned consomme or beef broth, but I have to say it's much better using gravy --- this can also be made using a double pastry but I don't bother with that it's just as good, and easier using just one pastry top --- make certain to simmer all the sauce with the cooked beef on top of the stove for about 15-20 minutes, this will improve and intensify the filling mixture --- do not season with salt until just before ready to transfer into the pie dish or casserole, trust me the beef filling is so good you may find that you will have it half eaten before you even get a chance to bake it in the crust and it's also wonderful topped on baked puff pastry shells too --- please do not omit the potatoes and carrots, they add so much to this pot pie --- you will love this!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Savory Pies
Time 1h5m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Prepare a 10-inch deep-dish pie plate or use a medium casserole dish.
- In a small saucepan cook the cubed potatoes and diced carrots together in boiling water with a teaspoon of salt until the potatoes are JUST until fork-tender (about 6-8 minutes) they should cook at the same time, don't worry if the carrots are a bit more firmer (do not overcook the potatoes) drain and set a side.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add in onion, celery, dried chili flakes (if using) saute until soft (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add in garlic and cook 2 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste for 1 minute.
- Stir in flour, then whisk for 1 minute.
- Add in the gravy (or consomme or broth) whisk until thickened (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add in the Worcestershire sauce (ONLY if you are using just the beef broth, if you are using leftover beef gravy then omit).
- Add in the cooked beef and mushrooms; simmer for about 15-20 minutes on top of stove.
- Add in the cooked potatoes and carrots; mix to combine.
- Season with salt if needed.
- Pour the mixture into deep-dish pie plate or casserole dish.
- Top with pie pastry, leaving about 1-1/2 inches all around the dish.
- Flute the ends of the pastry all around the dish, then cut a couple of slits on top to let steam escape.
- Place on a baking sheet to catch any spills.
- Bake for about 40-45 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and the pastry is browned.
- Delicious!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 661.2, Fat 33.8, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 44.1, Sodium 1190.9, Carbohydrate 78.4, Fiber 9.7, Sugar 9.4, Protein 15.4
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Don't overcook the pasta. It should be al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
- Use a good quality tomato sauce. You can make your own or use a store-bought brand that you like.
- Season the sauce to taste with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices.
- Don't skimp on the cheese. It's what makes the spaghetti pie gooey and delicious.
- Bake the spaghetti pie until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
- Let the spaghetti pie cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Conclusion:
Spaghetti pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover spaghetti. With its simple ingredients and customizable flavor, spaghetti pie is a dish that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give spaghetti pie a try. You won't be disappointed!
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