Old Chicago Spaghetti Pie Copycat Recipe
If you’ve ever dined at Old Chicago, you know their spaghetti pie is one of their most popular dishes. Well, what if we told you that you can enjoy the same delicious taste of Old Chicago’s spaghetti pie in the comfort of your own home? We’ve got the perfect copycat recipe for you!
Ingredients:
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup small curd cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain, then add butter and parmesan cheese. Add beaten eggs and mix well. Press mixture into a 10-inch pie plate.
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion, green pepper, and garlic until beef is browned and vegetables are tender. Drain off fat.
- Add tomato sauce and oregano to the skillet. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Spoon cottage cheese over spaghetti crust. Pour beef mixture over cottage cheese. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
And that’s it! You can now enjoy a delicious homemade version of Old Chicago’s spaghetti pie. Serve it with garlic bread and a salad for a complete meal.
Tips:
- You can add any other vegetables you like to the beef mixture. Mushrooms, zucchini, and bell peppers are all great options.
- If you don’t have a 10-inch pie plate, you can use a 9x13 inch baking dish instead.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
So what are you waiting for? Try making this Old Chicago spaghetti pie copycat recipe today and impress your family and friends with your cooking skills!
