Easy Spaghetti Pie

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10-inch pie plate with 1 tablespoon butter.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain spaghetti through a colander and return to the pot.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Stir Parmesan cheese, beaten eggs, and 2 tablespoons butter into hot spaghetti until well combined. Press mixture evenly on the bottom and up the sides of prepared pie plate to form a sturdy crust.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, onion, bell pepper, and garlic in the hot skillet until beef is crumbly and browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off fat and stir in undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, and oregano. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Spread cottage cheese over spaghetti crust, then pour in beef-tomato mixture.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top of pie and continue baking until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more. Let pie stand briefly before slicing to allow layers to set.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (6 servings total)