Spaghetti Pie

Buttered Parmesan pasta, homemade meat sauce, cottage cheese, and mozzarella are layered into this delicious baked spaghetti casserole.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 525 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• 2 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
• ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 6 ounces spaghetti

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10-inch pie plate or springform pan.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Stir in 1 tablespoon oil and 2 teaspoons salt. Cook spaghetti in boiling water-oil mixture, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain, then transfer to a large bowl.

Step 3

Mix eggs, Parmesan cheese, and butter into spaghetti until well combined. Press and shape into the prepared pie plate to form crust. Spread cottage cheese over crust.

Step 4

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, onion, and green pepper until beef is thoroughly browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and garlic powder until combined. Spread mixture over cottage cheese.

Step 5

Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and continue baking until cheese is bubbly and beginning to brown, 5 to 10 minutes more.