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Spaghetti Pie
Spaghetti Pie is made with spaghetti noodles, marinara pasta sauce, and parmesan cheese.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 35 min
- Original yield
- Serves 8
- Ingredients
- 9 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Cuisine
- Italian
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 31–60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Check the package directions
Use the package directions where the method calls for them.
2. Allow for cooling
Include the cooling stage before the next step.
3. Follow the microwave stages
Use the settings, sequence and checks specified for the microwave.
Get to know the ingredients
spaghetti noodles
In the method: Cook spaghetti noodles according to package directions.
freshly grated parmesan cheese
In the method: Add parmesan cheese, basil, and a little salt and pepper and toss everything gently to combine.
fresh basil leaves (, chopped)
In the method: Add parmesan cheese, basil, and a little salt and pepper and toss everything gently to combine.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 8. Original quantities shown.
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Ingredient note
Source: 8 ounces spaghetti noodlesIngredient note
Source: 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheeseIngredient note
Source: 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (, chopped)Ingredient note
Source: 3 Tablespoons butter (, softened)Ingredient note
Source: 1 large eggIngredient note
Source seasoning: salt and freshly ground black pepper (, to taste)Ingredient note
Source seasoning: salt and freshly ground black pepper (, to taste)Ingredient note
Source: 1 cup cottage cheese (, or ricotta)Ingredient note
Source: 1 1/2 cups marinara pasta sauce
How to make it
0 of 6 steps completeMake room for Spaghetti Pie
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Reheat in the microwave.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Start with this step: Lightly grease a deep dish pie plate with cooking spray*
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Use the package directions where the method calls for them.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Toss until butter is melted.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 8. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Additional recipe notes
Meat in the Sauce: Use my easy spaghetti sauce with meat , or add cooked ground beef to the marinara sauce. Cottage Cheese: Ricotta may be substituted. Baking Dish: This recipe fits a deep dish pie pan or you could use a 8×8” square (or similar size) casserole dish. Make Ahead Instructions: Make the spaghetti pie completely, but don’t bake it. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours, until ready to bake. If you want to prepare it more than 1 day in advance, I would suggest not adding the pasta sauce until right before you bake it (otherwise liquid from the sauce may pool at the bottom of the pan while it sits in the fridge for so long). Freezing Instructions: Cook the noodles just barely until al dente (don’t overcook). Assemble the pie, cover with a double layer of aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months. (Spray the bottom layer of aluminum foil with non-stick cooking spray). Thaw in the fridge before baking. I like to serve with extra sauce, since some of the sauce will have soaked up in the noodles over time. Gluten-free Adaptations : use gluten-free spaghetti noodles .
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: tastesbetterfromscratch.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
