Ingredients
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- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 ounces spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried basil or 1 tablespoon fresh
- 1 pound lean ground beef or italian sausage
- ½ small onion diced
- 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes drained
- 2 cups pasta sauce or marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a deep-dish pie plate.
- Brown the beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then drain excess fat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and pasta sauce, and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes until thickened.
- In a pot of salted water, cook spaghetti al dente as per package directions, then drain.
- Place cooked spaghetti in the prepared pie plate, toss with butter to coat. Mix in eggs and parmesan cheese, pressing to form a crust.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, parsley, and basil. Spread this mixture into the spaghetti crust, then top with the meat sauce.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes. Top with mozzarella cheese and bake an additional 5 minutes until cheese is browned and bubbly. Allow resting for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ground beef with ground turkey for a lighter option.
Adding vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms can enhance flavor and nutrition.
This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for an easy meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Entrees
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg