Spaghetti Pie

Ingredients

• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 6 oz spaghetti
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 whole egg
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 cup Ricotta cheese
• 2 tbsp parsley, chopped (or 2 teaspoons parsley)
• ½ tsp basil (or 1 tablespoon)
• 1 lb ground beef (or Italian sausage)
• ½ cup onion (diced)
• 14½ oz tomato, diced
• 2 cup pasta (or marinara sauce)

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a deep-dish pie plate.
2. Brown the beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain any fat. Add the onion and cook until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and pasta sauce, and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes or until thickened.
3. Meanwhile, in a large pot of salted water, cook the spaghetti al dente (firm) according to package directions. Drain well.
4. Place the spaghetti in the prepared pie plate. Add the butter and toss until the spaghetti is coated. Stir in the eggs and parmesan cheese. Press to form a crust.
5. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, parsley, and basil. Spread the cheese mixture into the spaghetti crust. Top with the meat sauce.
6. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes. Top with mozzarella and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until cheese is browned and bubbly. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.