Description
A comforting dish that combines layers of spaghetti, creamy cheese, and savory meat sauce for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 pound ground beef or sausage
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs (like basil or oregano)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Blend the ricotta cheese, cream cheese, and dried herbs together until smooth and creamy.
- Heat your skillet over medium heat and brown the ground beef or sausage until thoroughly cooked.
- Combine the marinara sauce with the cooked meat in the skillet, stirring to integrate and heat through.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti with the creamy cheese mixture in a greased pie dish.
- Pour the meat sauce over the spaghetti and top with shredded mozzarella.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Make ahead by assembling the pie in advance and storing it in the fridge overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: spaghetti pie, comfort food, Italian dish, cheesy pasta