Family Spaghetti Pie

Tips

• Make Ahead Tip: The next time you make spaghetti, cook 8 ounces more than you need (about 4 cups cooked) and store in the fridge for up to one week to use in this recipe.  Just add it cold as directed in Step 3 above.

Step 1

Cook and drain the spaghetti according to the package directions.  While the spaghetti is cooking, heat the oven to 350°F.

Step 2

While the oven is heating, season the beef with salt and pepper.  Cook the beef in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until well browned, stirring often to separate meat. Pour off any fat. Stir in the sauce.

Step 3

Place the spaghetti, Parmesan cheese, egg and oil in a medium bowl and toss to coat. Spread the spaghetti mixture on the bottom and up the sides of a greased 10-inch pie plate. Layer with the ricotta cheese and the beef mixture.

Step 4

Bake for 30 minutes or until the spaghetti crust is lightly browned. Sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese (easier to cut into wedges to serve if you let it stand for 5 minutes first).