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Spaghetti Pie

A crust of Spaghetti & Cheese topped with Bolognese and more CHEESE!

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Cooking Method
Cuisine
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Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 60 mins Cook Time: 60 mins Total Time: 2 hrs
Cooking Temp 190  C
Servings 3
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
    Spaghetti Crust:
  • 200g/7oz Spaghetti
  • 2 Tbsp Butter
  • 2 Eggs
  • ½ Cup Parmesan Cheese
  • Cheese Layer:
  • 400g/14.1oz Ricotta
  • 2 Tbsp Parsley
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Basil
  • Meat Sauce:
  • 400g/14.1oz Ground Beef
  • 1 Onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 Cloves Garlic (crushed)
  • 1 Tin 400g/14.1oz Chopped Tomatoes
  • 1 Jar (400g/380ml) Barilla Napoletana Sauce
  • ½ Tsp Schwartz Piri Seasoning
  • Salt & pepper
  • Topping:
  • 200g/7oz Shredded Mozzarella
Method
  1. Preheat oven 190C/375F. Butter grease a 28cm round dish.

  2. Cook spaghetti and drain. Toss with butter, then stir in eggs and cheese.

  3. Place spaghetti in prepared dish and press to form a crust.

  4. Combine ricotta, parsley and basil. Spread mixture over spaghetti.

  5. Brown beef and onion until no pink remains, then add garlic and sauté for just a minute.

  6. Add the chopped tomatoes, pasta sauce, piri seasoning, salt & pepper. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.

  7. Spread over ricotta cheese. Bake in oven for 30 minutes.

  8. Top with mozzarella and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Cool 10 minutes before serving.

  9. Serve with a green salad tossed with Italian vinaigrette dressing and warm garlic bread.

  10. Enjoy!