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Classic Baked Beef Spaghetti Pie Recipe

A thick slice of baked spaghetti pie showing layers of pasta, meat sauce, and melted cheese topping.
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Make this easy, cheesy baked spaghetti pie for a family favorite dinner. This recipe layers seasoned pasta, ricotta cheese, and savory meat sauce, resulting in a hearty dish that slices well.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound spaghetti, cooked and drained
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9-inch pie plate.
  2. Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned. Drain excess fat.
  4. Add onion and garlic to the skillet. Cook until the onion softens, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute more.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the marinara sauce.
  7. In a medium bowl, combine the cooked spaghetti, ricotta cheese, beaten egg, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Mix until the pasta is evenly coated.
  8. Press half of the spaghetti mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pie plate to form a crust.
  9. Spread the meat sauce evenly over the spaghetti crust.
  10. Sprinkle 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese over the meat sauce layer.
  11. Top with the remaining spaghetti mixture, pressing lightly.
  12. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and a little extra Parmesan cheese over the top.
  13. Pour 1/4 cup of water around the edge of the pie, between the filling and the pie plate rim. This helps keep the crust moist.
  14. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned.
  15. Let the spaghetti pie rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • You can prepare the meat sauce and cheese mixture a day ahead. Store them separately in the refrigerator.
  • For a make ahead dinner idea, assemble the entire pie, cover it, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking. Add 10 to 15 minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.
  • This recipe works well as a quick baked dinner when you need something fast.

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