Creamy Spaghetti Pie

Name: Creamy Spaghetti Pie
Ingredients: 8 ounces thin spaghetti, broken in half, cooked and drained (about 4 cups); 1/3 cup green onions with top, finely chopped; 1/4 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); 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided (4 oz.); 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained; parsley, chopped to garnish

14 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

8 ounces thin spaghetti, broken in half, cooked and drained (about 4 cups)
1/3 cup green onions with top, finely chopped
1/4 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)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided (4 oz.)
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (14 1/2 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!