Easy Spaghetti Pie Recipe: A Family Favorite

Ingredients

• butter for greasing
• 1 (6 ounce) package spaghetti
• 0.33 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 0.5 cup chopped onion
• 0.25 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10-inch pie plate with 1 tablespoon of butter to prevent sticking.
2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package directions, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 12 minutes. Drain spaghetti thoroughly in a colander and return to the pot.
3. In the pot with the spaghetti, stir in Parmesan cheese, beaten eggs, and 2 tablespoons of butter until everything is well combined. Press the spaghetti mixture firmly and evenly onto the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pie plate, creating a solid crust.
4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef, onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the hot skillet. Cook and stir until the beef is browned and crumbly, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off any excess fat, then stir in the undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, and oregano. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is heated through and well combined.
5. Spread cottage cheese evenly over the spaghetti crust to create a creamy layer, then pour the beef-tomato mixture on top.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously over the top of the pie. Continue baking until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 5 minutes more. Let the spaghetti pie stand for a few minutes before slicing and serving to allow the layers to set properly.

Nutrition

• Calories: 407 kcal
• Fat Content: 21 g
• Fiber Content: 3 g
• Sugar Content: 7 g
• Sodium Content: 471 mg
• Protein Content: 34 g
• Cholesterol Content: 160 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 20 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g