Creamy Spaghetti Pie

Sharon123's Note:

I went to a Pampered Chef party where this was served. Many people asked for the recipe! Update: I have revised this recipe due to people having trouble with the instructions. I hope this makes it easier to follow.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 8 ounces thin spaghetti , broken in half, cooked and drained (about 4 cups)
• 1⁄3; cup green onions with top , finely chopped
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• 3 ounces fresh parmesan cheese , grated, divided (3/4 cup)
• 1 (15 ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese (or use cottage cheese)
• 1 egg , lightly beaten
• 3 tablespoons butter (optional)
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese , divided (4 oz.)
• 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
• 1 (14 ½ ounce) can diced tomatoes , drained
• parsley , chopped to garnish

Directions:

1. Save out 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese. Set aside.
2. Mix together green onions, garlic,chopped parsley, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, egg, butter(if using), salt, Italian seasoning, and 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese.
3. Mix cheese/egg mixture with cooked spaghetti and place on the bottom of a shallow casserole dish.
4. In a bowl, mix spaghetti sauce with tomatoes. Pour over spaghetti mixture.
5. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese that was set aside.
6. Bake about 30 minutes at 350 degrees. After pulling out of oven, garnish pie with chopped parsley. Serve and enjoy!
7. Pie will feel firm to the touch. Enjoy!

Reviews

[NIcmic]

Very good & very filling!! Would be a great dish to take for a potluck.

[flygirl #5]

It tasted good but I found the texture a bit off. Thanks for posting :)

[Empire920]

This was very good. I used cheddar cheese as that's what I had and dried parsley flakes. Nice flavor and easy to make. Thank you.