Spaghetti Pie Recipe Without Ricotta Cheese
Spaghetti pie is a delicious and filling dish that is perfect for any occasion. But what do you do if you don't have any ricotta cheese? Don't worry, there are plenty of ways to make spaghetti pie without it. In this article, we'll show you how to make a simple and tasty spaghetti pie recipe without ricotta cheese.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can of tomato sauce (15 ounces)
- 1 can of diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions:
Step 1: Cook spaghetti and preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until it is al dente. Drain and set aside.
Step 2: Cook the ground beef and onions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until it is browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic and cook until the onions are soft.
Step 3: Add the tomato sauce and diced tomatoes
Add the can of tomato sauce and can of diced tomatoes to the skillet with the ground beef. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook for about 10 minutes, or until it has thickened slightly.
Step 4: Beat the eggs and Parmesan cheese
In a small bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the grated Parmesan cheese.
Step 5: Mix everything together
In a large bowl, mix together the cooked spaghetti, ground beef and tomato sauce mixture, and the egg and Parmesan cheese mixture. Add the salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) and mix well.
Step 6: Add the shredded mozzarella cheese
Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the shredded mozzarella cheese into the spaghetti mixture.
Step 7: Bake the spaghetti pie
Pour the spaghetti mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the spaghetti pie is heated through.
Conclusion
There you have it, a delicious and easy spaghetti pie recipe without ricotta cheese. This recipe is perfect for any occasion and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Give it a try and let us know what you think!