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Classic Cheesy Baked Spaghetti Pie with Meat Sauce

A thick, layered slice of spaghetti pie with meat sauce and melted mozzarella cheese on top.
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Make this hearty spaghetti pie, a family favorite baked casserole featuring layers of seasoned spaghetti, creamy ricotta, savory meat sauce, and melted mozzarella. It slices perfectly and is great for making ahead.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce (your favorite brand)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9-inch pie plate.
  2. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta well and set aside.
  3. While the pasta cooks, prepare the meat sauce. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned. Drain off excess fat.
  4. Add onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  5. Stir in the marinara sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then remove from heat.
  6. In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, and parsley. Mix until smooth.
  7. In a large bowl, toss the cooked spaghetti with half of the meat sauce until the pasta is evenly coated.
  8. Press about two-thirds of the sauced spaghetti mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pie plate to form a crust.
  9. Spread the ricotta cheese mixture evenly over the spaghetti crust.
  10. Spoon the remaining meat sauce over the ricotta layer.
  11. Top the sauce with 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
  12. Arrange the remaining spaghetti mixture over the mozzarella layer, pressing gently to form the top layer of the pie.
  13. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese over the top.
  14. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned.
  15. Let the spaghetti pie cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving. This step helps it hold its shape for perfect slices.

Notes

  • You can prepare the entire pie, cover it, and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking. Add 10 to 15 minutes to the baking time if cooking directly from the refrigerator.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute half of the ground beef with ground Italian sausage.
  • This dish reheats well in the microwave or oven, making it excellent for leftovers.

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