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Classic Beef Spaghetti Pie

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 8 oz spaghetti

• 2 tbsp butter

• ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 2 large eggs, beaten

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 1 bell pepper, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp dried basil

• Salt & pepper to taste

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Cook spaghetti until al dente; drain and return to pot.

3. Mix in butter, Parmesan, and eggs, then press into a greased 9-inch pie plate to form a crust.

4. Brown beef with onion and bell pepper in a skillet. Drain excess fat.

5. Add garlic, cook 1 minute, then stir in tomato sauce, herbs, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes.

6. Spread beef mixture over spaghetti crust, top with mozzarella.

7. Bake 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly. Let cool slightly before slicing.

Variations & Tips

• Lighter option: Swap beef for ground turkey.

• Extra veggies: Add mushrooms or zucchini to the sauce.

• Cheesy upgrade: Mix ricotta into the spaghetti crust.

• Spice it up: Add red pepper flakes for heat.

• Kid-friendly: Blend the sauce to hide veggies.