Spaghetti Pie
I know you have heard of this before but how long has it been since you have actually fixed it?
This is a one dish meal that screams lasagna with about a day and a half less of preparation.
Let me offer some healthy alternatives to the traditional recipe for you to try.
6 ounces cooked and drained (whole wheat) spaghetti
1 egg white
1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 pound lean ground beef or
1 egg white
1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 pound lean ground beef or
(let me suggest a healthier alternative, Boca Crumbles, heat in sauce/no fat to drain)
1 1/4 cups spaghetti sauce (your choice, I make my own, which I will share at a later date)
1 egg yolk
3/4 cup (fat free) ricotta cheese
1 tsp dried parsley & basil/ 1/2 tsp oregano
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (I use Italian cheese blend)
1 (9-inch) pie plate (coated with olive oil spray)
1 1/4 cups spaghetti sauce (your choice, I make my own, which I will share at a later date)
1 egg yolk
3/4 cup (fat free) ricotta cheese
1 tsp dried parsley & basil/ 1/2 tsp oregano
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (I use Italian cheese blend)
1 (9-inch) pie plate (coated with olive oil spray)
Directions: I double this recipe for my family of 6 because they always want seconds. You can use two pie plates or a 9X13 baker if doubling.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a medium size bowl, combine spaghetti, egg white and parmesan cheese. Place mixture into a 9-inch pie shell.
In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until brown. Add (OR Add Boca Crumbles) to spaghetti sauce; stirring constantly. Cook for 5 more minutes. Set aside.
In a medium sized bowl, combine egg yolk, ricotta, parsley, basil, oregano and 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese. Spread cheese mixture over spaghetti mixture in the pie shell. Spread the meat sauce over cheese mixture and top with the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella.
Cover the pie with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes. Let sit a few minutes before serving to set. I like to top this with fresh chopped tomatoes and have been known to add red pepper flakes to the sauce. Enjoy!
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Hey Ashley, just watched biggest loser last night, unfortunately I was eating a snickers, but anyway...they made chili with ground turkey. what about ground turkey in the spaghetti pie? does it have right texture?taste?or no? just wondering..might try it tomorrow but was wondering if you had tried with turkey before I mess something up : )have gr8 day
ReplyDeleteFirst, I've never heard of this.
ReplyDeleteSecond, it sounds delicious and I'm totally going to make it!
Yumm!
TOTALLY! Ground turkey or chicken are both low fat alternatives that would be just as tasty. Good call! What I love about the Boca crumbles are they come fully cooked and there is no need dirty another pan preparing it, just add it to the sauce. (At Publix they are at the end of aisle one, on the right, in the freezer section next to produce area):) I can't wait to hear how you like the spaghetti pie.
ReplyDeleteAshley, this was delicious! I made it on Super Bowl Sunday. I had my stepdad and cousin over and they both loved it! I sent most of it home with them, so I only got one serving of leftovers! I immediately went to the store to buy ingredients to make another (small) batch. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for expanding my repetoire of food! :)
YAY! That makes me so happy!
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