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Southwestern Spaghetti Pie Casserole

Southwestern Spaghetti Pie Casserole recipe

The Southwestern Spaghetti Pie Casserole combines elements of Mexican and American cuisines, creating a flavorful and comforting dish that is perfect for family dinners or potlucks. The spaghetti crust adds a unique twist to the traditional casserole, making it a crowd-pleasing favorite.

This is high protein and non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

Cooking Method , ,
Cuisine ,
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 40 min Rest Time: 10 min Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
Servings 6
Calories 2700
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
  • 8 ounce Spaghetti
  • 1 pound Ground beef
  • 1 medium-sized Onion
  • 2 clove Garlic
  • 1 large Bell pepper
  • 1 can Canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 can Canned black beans
  • 1 cup Frozen corn
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 0.5 cup Milk
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoon Cilantro
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper, and cook until the vegetables are softened.
  3. Stir in the diced tomatoes, black beans, frozen corn, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Add the cooked spaghetti and toss to coat.
  5. Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) pie dish and transfer the spaghetti mixture into it. Press down gently to form a crust.
  6. Pour the beef and vegetable mixture over the spaghetti crust. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
  9. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts

Servings 6


Amount Per Serving
Calories 450kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g31%
Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
Sugars 5g
Protein 18g36%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.