Spaghetti Pie

serves 4-6

  • 8 oz. uncooked spaghetti
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup ricotta
  • 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • fresh cracked pepper
  • 2 cups marinara
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a pie dish with cooking spray and set aside. 

Cook spaghetti according to package. Drain pasta and rinse with cold water, set aside.  In a medium bowl, beat the eggs and stir in Parmesan cheese until well combined. Toss in the pasta and stir well to coat. Place into prepared pie dish. 

In a small bowl, combine the ricotta, parsley, basil, and a few grinds of fresh cracked pepper. Top the spaghetti pie with marinara, leaving a little space for an edge of crust. Dollop herbed ricotta on top, followed by mozzarella. Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes, or until cheese is nicely browned. Let rest for at least 5 minutes before serving.