Spaghetti Pie

Spaghetti Pie

(8 servings)

Ingredients:

1 lb. Spaghetti

1 lb. Ground Chuck

to taste Salt and Pepper

1 tbsp. Olive Oil

1 medium Yellow Onion, chopped

2 cups Marinara Sauce (see note)

½ cup Ricotta Cheese

2 tbsp. Fresh Parsley, finely chopped

3 large Fresh Eggs

½ cup plus 2 tbsp. Parmesan Cheese, grated

1 tsp. Salt

½ tsp. Black Pepper

1 cup Mozzarella Cheese

Directions:

Cook spaghetti according to package directions but only for 4 minutes.  Drain and set aside.  In a large skillet, brown the ground chuck.  Drain and set aside.  Wipe out skillet and add the oil.  Sauté onions in oil until translucent.  In a large mixing bowl, combine the marinara sauce, ricotta, parsley, eggs, ½ cup of parmesan, salt and pepper.  Once well combined, add back the spaghetti, browned meat and onions.  Combine all this together and transfer into a 9-inch spring-form pan that has been well sprayed.  Evenly top with the mozzarella and remaining 2 tbsp. of parmesan.  Place pan in a pre-heated 350-degree oven for about 30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.  Remove from the oven and let rest 5 minutes.  Remove from pan and cut into 8 wedges and serve.

Note:               You can use your own homemade sauce or use store bought for this recipe.

Note:               You can use dried parsley if fresh is not available.  I’d only use about 1½ tbsp.

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