Old Fashioned Spaghetti Pie
Spaghetti pie is an excellent way to take ordinary spaghetti and present it in a different form that you will love! The “crust” is formed from leftover spaghetti, and the filling is spaghetti mixed with a tangy sauce. Spaghetti Pie is comfort food at it’s finest.
I consider this pie to be in the same vein as a casserole, very comforting.
This recipe was designed for potlucks, large family gatherings, whatever your need, this spaghetti pie will be there for you.
This recipe is one of my all-time favorites. Back in the day when money was tight, I would make this Spaghetti Pie, and it would last for several days. It’s funny that I felt miserable during those lean times, and I would have done anything to not be in that situation. But, looking back, the lean times were some of the best times I ever had. Don’t get me wrong, I am happy not to live check to check, but living on Spaghetti Pie had its perks.
It’s good to remember the hard times; it makes me appreciate what I have now. Regardless of how things are going in my life, there is one thing I know for sure….there will always be Spaghetti Pie!
Old Fashioned Spaghetti Pie
Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes with juice
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dry oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Filling Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 eggs, large
- salt and ground black pepper , to taste
Instructions
Sauce Instructions
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In a medium sauce pan, combine all the ingredients for the sauce and simmer for 30 mins until sauce thickens.
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Set the sauce aside while the rest of the filling is assembled.
Filling Instructions
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Lightly grease a 10''spring form pan with cooking spray.
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Cook spaghetti noodles according to package directions. Drain, and add hot noodles to a large bowl.
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In a small bowl, beat the egg. Add the butter and the hot pasta. Toss until butter is melted. Add Parmesan cheese, basil, and a little salt and pepper and toss everything gently to combine. Empty pasta mixture into prepared pie pan and pat down tight.
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Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing into wedges and serving.
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Store leftover spaghetti pie in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave.
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I’ve read directions three times and don’t see where/when sauce and pasta mixture are combined. Sounds like a great recipe . Can you guide me on when to combine? Thanks!