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Pepperoni Spaghetti Pie

SERVES
6
PREP
15 Min
COOK TIME
30 Min

This doubly delicious all-in-one Italian-style main dish meal is sure to have everyone running to the table. Pepperoni Spaghetti Pie looks as good as it tastes, and like its name...it's easy-as-pie!!

What You'll Need

  • 1/2 pound cooked spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
  • 2 large eggs, well beaten
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup spaghetti sauce
  • 1/4 cup sliced pepperoni, about 20 slices
  • 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese

What to Do

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 10-inch pie plate with cooking spray.
     
  2. In a large bowl, toss spaghetti with olive oil. In a small bowl, combine eggs and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Stir into spaghetti then pour into prepared pie plate, and form into a "crust."  Spread ricotta evenly over crust, but not quite to edge.Top with spaghetti sauce and pepperoni slices.
     
  3. Bake uncovered 25 minutes, then top with mozzarella; bake 5 more minutes, or until cheese melts.
     
  4. Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Cool 10 minutes before slicing into wedges.

Timesaving Tips

  • When you're making spaghetti for your family, plan ahead and make an extra 1/2 pound for this recipe.
     
  • This is a great make-ahead dish: Just assemble and freeze it without cooking. Thaw then bake just before serving.
     
  • For a complete meal, why not serve this with our colorful Confetti Zucchini Salad!

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