Leanne’s Spaghetti Pie

 

Leanne’s Spaghetti Pie By The Righteous Kitchen

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Leanne’s Spaghetti Pie is a family favorite, for many reasons:

It’s a comfort food all star.

It’s easier than lasagna, to prepare.

It freezes well.

It makes a great Spaghetti Sandwich.

It can be made low carb, by replacing the noodles.

Leanne bakes her pie, in a 9” X 13” casserole. I prefer a 10” springform pan. Either or. They taste the same.

Make this dish using the ground turkey hack: How To Make Ground Turkey Taste Like Ground Beef!

LEANNE'S SPAGHETTI PIE

NOODLE LAYER:
16 Ounces spaghetti, cooked to al dente, in salted water
2 Tablespoons butter
2 Eggs, scrambled

CHEESE FILLING:
2 Cups ricotta cheese
1 Cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 Cup mozzarella cheese, grated

MEAT SAUCE:
2 Pounds ground beef - or ground turkey - or ground Italian sausage
1 Yellow onion, diced
1 Green bell pepper, diced
4 Cloves garlic, minced
1 (29 ounce) Can tomato sauce
1/2 Cup tomato paste
1 Teaspoon salt
1 Teaspoon pepper
1 Teaspoon granulated garlic
4 Teaspoons oregano
1 Tablespoon sugar

CHEESE TOPPING:
1 Cup parmesan cheese, grated
3 Cups mozzarella cheese, grated

TO PREPARE NOODLE LAYER: Cook spaghetti, until al dente; drain well. Return to pot, to cool slightly. Stir in butter and egg. Divide mixture. Press into 2 greased (9 1/2") springform pans; that have been lightly oiled. Set aside.

TO PREPARE CHEESE FILLING: Combine ingredients, into a small bowl. Divide mixture. Spread mixture, evenly, over noodles. Set aside.

TO PREPARE MEAT SAUCE: Cook ground beef, until done. Drain grease. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until vegetables have softened. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, and spices. Simmer for 10 minutes. Divide mixture. Spoon, evenly, over cheese filling.

TO PREPARE CHEESE TOPPING: Combine ingredients, in a medium sized bowl. Divide mixture. Sprinkle cheese, evenly, over meat sauce.

TO BAKE: Place springform pans, onto a baking tray. Bake at 350, for 45-55 minutes, until cheese is has turned golden brown. Yields 2 (9 1/2") pies. *This can be made in a 1 (9 X 13") casserole.

Nutrition information using low carb noodles, lean ground turkey, and low fat cheeses.

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