This Friendship Spaghetti Pie is a brilliant twist on classic spaghetti and meatballs, transforming it into a hearty, layered pie that\u2019s perfect for sharing (or freezing for later!). Featuring a savory spaghetti crust, creamy ricotta filling, and a robust meat sauce, all topped with gooey mozzarella, it\u2019s a comforting dish that brings joy with every slice. The recipe yields two pies, making it ideal for a potluck or to give one to a friend!<\/p>\n
Friendship Spaghetti Pie<\/p>\n
Ingredients:
\nIngredient Quantity
\nDry spaghetti 1 lb
\nLean ground beef 1 lb
\nButter 4 tablespoons
\nSmall yellow onion, diced 1\/2
\nMarinara sauce 1 (32 oz) jar
\nLarge eggs, beaten 4
\nParmesan cheese, grated 1 cup
\nRicotta cheese 1 \u00bd cups
\nGarlic, minced 1 clove
\nDried basil 1 teaspoon
\nMozzarella cheese, grated 2 cups
\nKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper To taste
\n9-inch pie pans (aluminum) 2
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\nCook Spaghetti: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the 1 lb dry spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain thoroughly and immediately stir in the 4 tablespoons butter until melted and coating the spaghetti. Set aside.
\nCook Meat Sauce: While the spaghetti cooks, in a large skillet, brown the 1 lb lean ground beef and 1\/2 small diced yellow onion over medium-high heat. Cook until the beef is cooked through and no longer pink, and the onion is softened. Drain any excess fat from the skillet, if needed. Stir in the 1 (32 oz) jar marinara sauce and mix well. Remove the skillet from the heat.
\nPrepare Spaghetti Base: Stir the 4 large beaten eggs and 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese into the drained spaghetti. Season with Kosher salt to taste. Divide this spaghetti mixture evenly between the two 9-inch aluminum pie pans, pressing it gently to form a \u201ccrust\u201d on the bottom and up the sides of each pan. Set aside.
\nPrepare Ricotta Layer: In a medium bowl, stir together the 1 \u00bd cups ricotta cheese, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 teaspoon dried basil, along with a pinch of salt. Dollop this ricotta mixture evenly over the spaghetti base in both pie pans, then gently smooth it out to create an even layer.
\nLayer Meat Sauce and Mozzarella: Top each pie pan with half of the prepared meat sauce, spreading it evenly over the ricotta layer. Follow with half of the 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese sprinkled generously over the meat sauce on each pie.
\nTo Bake or Freeze:
\nIf baking immediately: Preheat your oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C). Bake the pie(s) until bubbly and the cheese has melted and is lightly golden, about 25 minutes.
\nIf freezing: Cover each pie pan tightly with plastic wrap, then wrap again securely with aluminum foil. Freeze until solid. When ready to bake from frozen, increase the baking time to approximately 45 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
\nServe: Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your delicious Friendship Spaghetti Pie!
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