Spagetti Pie

 

Courtesy of Catherine McCord of Food Network. The noodles are bound with eggs and Parmesan to create a "crust" then layered with ricotta, mozzarella and meat sauce. 

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt
• 8 ounces spaghetti
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 pound ground turkey, beef or chicken
• 1/2 teaspoon each garlic and onion powder
• 2 cups Rao marinara
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1 cup mozarella, shredded

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350-degrees. Grease a deep-dish pie pan with olive oil.

Cook spagetti according to package directions. Drain, transfer to a bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Set aside.

Whisk the eggs in a medium bowl, then whisk in 1/4 cup Parmesan. Pour over spagetti and toss to coat. Transfer to prepared pie pan and spread to make a "pie crust".

Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground meat of choice along with garlic and onion powder. Cook until meat is no longer pink; breaking up with a wooden spoon. Add the Rao and combine.

Combine the ricotta, Italian seasonings and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan in bowl and stir to combine. Spread over the pasta, then layer the meat sauce and finally the shredded mozzarella.

Place the pie pan on a baking sheet and bake till golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Allow to cool slightly, then cut in wedges.