This Friendship Spaghetti Pie recipe makes two delicious pies, perfect for sharing with friends or family, or for freezing one for later. A buttery spaghetti crust cradles a flavorful meat sauce and a creamy ricotta cheese filling, all topped with melted mozzarella.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Dry spaghetti | 1 lb |
| Lean ground beef | 1 lb |
| Butter | 4 tablespoons |
| Yellow onion | 1/2 small |
| Marinara sauce | 1 (32 oz) jar |
| Large eggs | 4 |
| Parmesan cheese | 1 cup |
| Ricotta cheese | 1 1/2 cups |
| Garlic | 1 clove |
| Dried basil | 1 teaspoon |
| Mozzarella cheese | 2 cups |
| Kosher salt | To taste |
| Black pepper | To taste |
| Aluminum pie pans | 2 (9-inch) |
Instructions
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Cook spaghetti: In salted boiling water, cook spaghetti until al dente. Drain and stir in butter until melted and coated. Set aside.
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Brown beef: In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium-high heat until beef is browned and onion tender. Drain excess fat.
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Add sauce: Stir in marinara sauce, then remove from heat.
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Prepare spaghetti base: In a bowl, whisk eggs and Parmesan together. Add the buttered spaghetti, season with salt, and mix well.
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Assemble crusts: Divide spaghetti mixture between two 9-inch pie pans, pressing up the sides to form a crust.
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Prepare ricotta filling: Mix ricotta, garlic, and basil in a bowl. Season lightly with salt.
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Layer ricotta filling: Spread ricotta mixture evenly over each spaghetti crust.
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Add sauce and cheese: Top with meat sauce and sprinkle with mozzarella.
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Freeze (optional): To freeze, wrap pies tightly in plastic wrap and foil.
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Bake: For fresh pies, bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes, until bubbly and golden. For frozen pies, bake about 45 minutes until hot and bubbly.
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Cool and serve: Let cool slightly before slicing
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