Friendship Spaghetti Pie
A double batch of cheesy, meaty spaghetti pie—perfect for freezing or gifting. A comforting classic made to be shared.
Ingredients
- 1 lb dry spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ½ small yellow onion diced
- 1 32 oz jar marinara sauce
- 4 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1½ cups ricotta cheese
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese grated
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 9-inch aluminum pie pans
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and immediately toss with 4 tablespoons butter to prevent sticking. Set aside.
Step 2: Make the Meat Sauce
- While pasta cooks, brown ground beef and diced onion over medium-high heat in a skillet until fully cooked. Drain off any excess grease, then stir in the marinara sauce. Simmer gently and remove from heat.
Step 3: Prepare the Spaghetti Base
- Stir the beaten eggs and parmesan cheese into the buttered spaghetti. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Divide the mixture evenly between two greased or nonstick 9-inch pie pans and press gently to form a crust.
Step 4: Add the Ricotta Layer
- In a medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, minced garlic, dried basil, and a pinch of salt. Dollop evenly over each spaghetti crust and spread with a spoon.
Step 5: Top with Meat Sauce and Cheese
- Spoon the beef marinara sauce evenly over the ricotta layer. Sprinkle each pie with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.