Pepperoni Spaghetti Pie

serves 6

Preparation Time: 15 min

Cooking Time: 30 min

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!