SPAGHETTI POT PIES WITH SPINACH, RICOTTA & OPTIONAL GROUND BEEF

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An upside-down spaghetti pie filled with Italian tomato sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, spinach, provolone cheese, and ground beef for the meat-eaters.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 pound 8 ounces spaghetti noodles
2 eggs
1/2 cup + 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
3 cups Italian tomato sauce or marinara sauce (jarred or homemade both work great)
1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups about 12 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg or more to taste
4 ounces 4 - 6 slices Provolone cheese
1/2 cup panko-style breadcrumbs
Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 pound lean ground beef

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place four large (Approx. 12 ounces for one large serving per person) or six medium (10 ounces or so for one slightly more reasonable serving per person) ramekins on a baking sheet.
  • Boil spaghetti noodles in a large pot until al dente, according to package directions. Drain and return to pot. Set aside to cool.
  • Beat the eggs and add them to the noodles, along with 1/2 cup Parmesan. Toss until all the spaghetti is covered with the egg and cheese.
  • Brown ground beef and drain any fat. Add 1 cup of the Italian tomato sauce or marinara and stir. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, spinach, mozzarella cheese, nutmeg, and a few turns of freshly ground black pepper.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the 1/2 cup bread crumbs and 1/4 Parmesan cheese with a spoon.
  • Divide the ingredients among the prepared ramekins. Start with the Italian tomato sauce or marinara with or without ground beef. Drop 3 - 4 tablespoonfuls of the ricotta mixture into each ramekin, adding an extra tablespoonful to the vegetarian versions if making both. Lay one slice of provolone over the top of each, then divide the spaghetti noodle mixture evenly between each ramekin. Using clean hands, gather and press the noodles firmly into the ramekin, taking care not to squeeze out any of the contents. Spoon the breadcrumbs over the top of each pot pie.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 25 - 30 minutes or until bubbling and the spaghetti topping is golden brown around the edges.
  • Let cool for 5 - 10 minutes until the ramekins have cooled a bit. Serve.

atwar sikder
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These pot pies were so easy to make and so delicious. I will definitely be making them again soon.


Abdul Hameed Alli Olanrewaju
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pot pies turned out really dry. I think I might have overcooked them.


Amanda Carissa
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These pot pies were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Muyomba johnmary don
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Overall, I thought these pot pies were pretty good. The filling was flavorful and the crust was crispy.


Fun in life
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These pot pies were a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Ruwani Renuka
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pot pies turned out great. My family loved them!


Sarwan Chaudhary
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The crust was a bit too thick for my liking, but overall the pot pies were pretty good.


Aadil Tunio
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These pot pies were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Halima idris
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I'm not a big fan of spaghetti, but these pot pies were actually really good. The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was crispy and flaky.


Shanto Sarker
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This recipe is a keeper! The pot pies were easy to make and tasted amazing.


blessing chidinma
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So yummy! I added some mushrooms and zucchini to the filling, and it was even better.


Rimes Hochlef
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Delicious! The spinach-ricotta filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Golam Kibriya
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A great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The pot pies were a hit with my kids.


SZ King Said
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The crust was a bit too thick for my taste, but the filling was delicious. I'll try it again with a thinner crust next time.


Big Luigi
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These pot pies were so easy to make and so delicious. I was pleasantly surprised at how well the spaghetti and the spinach-ricotta filling went together.


Zaid Zahid
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5 stars! The Spaghetti Pot Pies turned out amazing. I added some extra spinach and ricotta, and they were even more delicious. Definitely a keeper recipe.


campbell m
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Spaghetti Pot Pies were a hit! My family loved them. The filling was creamy and flavorful. The crust was crispy and golden brown. A perfect comfort meal.