Spaghetti Pie over Meat Crust #Ragu
Spaghetti pie is a popular dish in Italian-American cuisine, especially in the southern regions of Italy.
This is high protein and non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.
Ingredients
- 8 ounce Spaghetti
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 clove Garlic cloves
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Ricotta cheese
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese
- 2 cup Ragu sauce
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 6 leaves Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until translucent.
- Add ground beef, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Cook until the beef is browned.
- Remove from heat and stir in Ragu sauce.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs. Add cooked spaghetti, Parmesan cheese, and half of the mozzarella cheese. Mix well.
- Grease a pie dish with olive oil. Press the spaghetti mixture into the dish to form a crust.
- Spread the meat sauce over the spaghetti crust. Top with dollops of ricotta cheese and remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 450kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 25g50%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.