Marry This Spaghetti Pie Recipe is a cheesy and savory recipe, which is made with spaghetti and ground turkey. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner, ready in about 1 hour.
Jump to RecipeSpaghetti Pie Recipe Ingredients
- 8 oz. weight Spaghetti, Regular Or Whole Wheat
- 2 Eggs
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese, Divided
- 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
- 1 lb. Ground Turkey
- 1/2 Yellow Onion, Chopped
- 2 Medium Carrots, Cut Into 1/2-inch Circles
- 3 cloves Garlic, Minced
- 3/4 tsp. Ground Oregano
- 1/2 tsp. Salt (or More To Taste)
- 1/2 tsp. Ground Pepper
- 2 1/2 cups Canned Crushed Tomatoes
- 1/4 cup Minced Flat-leaf Parsley
- 1/3 cup Grated Mozzarella Cheese
How To Make Spaghetti Pie Recipe
- Prepare the spaghetti crust: Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Cook the spaghetti until al dente, then drain. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs and stir in ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese. Add the spaghetti and toss to coat. Transfer the spaghetti to a prepared pie dish and arrange the noodles on the bottom and up the sides to form a crust.
- Cook the meat sauce: Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey, onion, and carrots, and cook until the turkey is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper, and cook for 1 minute.
- Assemble the pie: Add the crushed tomatoes and parsley to the skillet, and stir to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Transfer the turkey mixture to the pie dish and spread it over the spaghetti crust, leaving some of the spaghetti around the edges uncovered.
- Bake and serve: Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese and the remaining ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese over the top. Bake until the cheese is melted, about 20 minutes. Let the pie rest for about 10 minutes, then cut into wedges and serve.
Recipe Tips
- How to prevent the spaghetti crust from sticking? Lightly coating your pie dish with cooking spray before adding the spaghetti mixture is the most important step to ensure the pie releases cleanly.
- Can I use a different meat? Yes, this recipe is very versatile. You can substitute the ground turkey with ground beef, Italian sausage, or even a plant-based ground meat alternative.
- Can I make this ahead of time? You can prepare the meat sauce up to a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Assemble the pie just before baking for the best texture.
- How to get a non-soggy crust? Rinsing the cooked spaghetti briefly with cold water helps to stop the cooking process and removes excess starch, which can help the crust hold its shape better.
What To Serve With Spaghetti Pie
This is a hearty, all-in-one meal, but it pairs wonderfully with a few simple sides.
- A simple green salad with an Italian vinaigrette
- Warm garlic bread or breadsticks
- Steamed broccoli or green beans
How To Store Spaghetti Pie
- Refrigerate: Store leftover spaghetti pie, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual slices in the microwave or in a 350°F oven until warmed through.
Spaghetti Pie Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 30g
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fiber: 6g
- Sugar: 10g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
Spaghetti pie is a savory baked dish that uses cooked spaghetti, eggs, and cheese to form a “crust” in a pie dish, which is then filled with a meat sauce and topped with more cheese.
While spaghetti is classic, you could use other long pasta shapes like linguine or fettuccine. Angel hair pasta would also work but might create a denser crust.
Absolutely. To make a vegetarian version, you can omit the ground turkey and add more vegetables to the sauce, such as sautéed mushrooms, zucchini, and bell peppers.
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Spaghetti Pie Recipe
Course: DinnerCuisine: Italian-AmericanDifficulty: Easy8
servings20
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minutes420
kcalA fun and hearty dinner that transforms spaghetti and meat sauce into a savory, sliceable pie with a unique spaghetti crust.
Ingredients
8 oz. spaghetti
2 Eggs
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, divided
1 lb. Ground Turkey
1/2 Onion & 2 Carrots, chopped
3 cloves Garlic, minced
2 1/2 cups Crushed Tomatoes
1/4 cup Parsley, minced
1/3 cup Mozzarella cheese
Olive oil, oregano, salt, pepper.
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook spaghetti al dente.
- Toss cooked spaghetti with beaten eggs and ¼ cup of Parmesan. Press into a pie dish to form a crust.
- Sauté ground turkey with onion and carrots until cooked. Add garlic and seasonings.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and parsley to create the sauce.
- Pour the sauce into the spaghetti crust.
- Top with mozzarella and the remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Rinsing the spaghetti after cooking helps create a sturdier crust.
- Letting the pie rest for 10 minutes after baking is a crucial step that helps it set for cleaner slices.
- Don’t be afraid to season the meat sauce well; taste and adjust before adding it to the pie.
- This is a great recipe for using up leftover spaghetti noodles.
