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Friendship Spaghetti Pie

Name: Friendship Spaghetti Pie
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 16 ounce box spaghetti noodles; 1 pound ground beef; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 32 ounce jar spaghetti sauce; 4 Tablespoons butter or margarine; 1 cup grated parmesan cheese; 4 large eggs, (beaten); 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 2 cups shredded mozzarella; dried parsley, (for topping (optional))

January 25, 2023 by Brandie @ The Country Cook

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Friendship Spaghetti Pie is a creamy baked spaghetti that is not only yummy but it makes two meals. Make one and share one (or freeze for later!)

KEEP ONE AND SHARE ONE

What's better than spaghetti pie? An extra spaghetti pie to share with a friend! This recipe makes two (9-inch) spaghetti pies. Each Friendship Spaghetti Pie is perfect for a family of 4. Depending on how much you eat, you can even stretch each one to serve 6 people. And it freezes beautifully!

a slice of spaghetti pie on a plate with a green side salad.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Can spaghetti pie be frozen?

Yes! It is perfect for freezing. Make sure the pie is wrapped well (if possible, wrap with plastic wrap then aluminum foil) then place in the freezer and it will keep for up to 3 months.

What should I serve with this?

When I am giving a spaghetti pie to a friend, I always send it along with some frozen garlic bread and a bagged salad. They are the perfect side dishes!

How do you reheat a frozen spaghetti pie?

If cooking from frozen, remove all plastic wrap and aluminum foil and any lids, etc. Place pie tin on cookie sheet and bake uncovered for about 45 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.

How long does spaghetti pie last in the fridge?

Make sure it is kept covered and it will keep in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat in the oven or cut a slice, place on a plate or bowl, cover with a slightly damp paper towel and place in the microwave for about 1-2 minutes until thoroughly heated through.

s spatula lifting up a slice of spaghetti pie out of the pan.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)

spaghetti noodles
ground beef
chopped onion
spaghetti sauce
butter or margarine
parmesan cheese
eggs
ricotta cheese
garlic
Italian seasoning
shredded mozzarella

spaghetti noodles, marinara sauce, ground beef, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, onion, butter, ricotta cheese, garlic and eggs.

HOW TO MAKE SPAGHETTI PIE:

Cook spaghetti according to package directions. I make sure to season the boiling water with about a tablespoon of sea salt or kosher salt and olive oil before adding the spaghetti.

spaghetti noodles being drained in a colander.

While spaghetti noodles are cooking, start cooking ground beef and onions.

cooked and crumbled ground beef and diced onions in a skillet.

Once meat is browned and crumbled, turn off heat and drain excess grease. Put meat back into pan and then stir in spaghetti sauce. Leave it in the pan until ready to use.

marinara sauce stirred together with ground beef in a skillet.

Once spaghetti has been cooked and drained. Turn off heat. Pour spaghetti noodles back into pot. Stir in butter until it melts and coats the spaghetti well. Then stir in beaten eggs and parmesan cheese. Stir quickly.

cooked spaghetti tossed with eggs and Parmesan cheese in a pot.

Set out two 9-inch (ungreased) pie pans and evenly divide spaghetti noodle mixture into each pan.

spaghetti noodles added into a disposable pie pan.

In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese with garlic and Italian seasoning. Stir well.

ricotta cheese mixed together garlic and Italian seasoning.

Evenly distribute cheese mixture over each pan of spaghetti noodles. Drop it all over by small spoonfuls.

dollops of ricotta cheese on top of spaghetti in a disposable pan.

Then take the back of the spoon (or a butter knife) and spread it out evenly over the noodles.

ricotta cheese spread over baked spaghetti noodles in a pan.

Top each pie with meat sauce. Evenly dividing it between both pans.

beef spaghetti sauce spread on top of cooked spaghetti noodles in pie pan.

Finally, top each pie with shredded mozzarella. Again, dividing it evenly between each pan.

shredded mozzarella cheese sprinkled on top of spaghetti pie.

To make it look pretty, you can sprinkle with dried parsley. Not necessary but I like to see a little green on top. If freezing the pies, I would cover well with plastic wrap. Then I would wrap it with a layer of aluminum foil. Then freeze. I like to get the disposable pie tins that come with lids so I would then put the lid on it. That will make sure it's well-protected from freezer burn. If giving one of the pans to a friend, make sure to write instructions on the pan.

a note on the pie pan with instructions on how to reheat the spaghetti pie.

When you are ready to bake your pie for dinner. Preheat your oven to 350F degrees. Place the pie tin on a cookie sheet (this will make it easier to put in and take out of the oven.) Bake pie for about 25 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.

overhead photo of fully baked spaghetti pie on a round cooling rack on a wood surface.

If cooking from frozen, remove all plastic wrap and aluminum foil and any lids, etc. Place pie tin on cookie sheet and bake uncovered for about 45 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.

a spatula holding up a slice of spaghetti pie over the disposable pan.

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Originally published: October 2015
Updated and republished: January 2023

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