8ouncesspaghetti noodlescooked according to the package instructions
1tablespoonunsalted buttermelted
1teaspoonItalian herbs
½teaspoonkosher salt
1cupparmesan cheesegrated off the block
2large eggs
1 ½cupmozzarella cheesegrated off the block and divided
½cupcottage cheese
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F, and spray a 9-inch deep dish pie pan with non-stick olive oil spray. Set aside.
Add olive oil to a skillet over medium heat then add the sausage and onion. Use a spatula to break up the sausage until it’s cooked through and the onion starts to soften.
2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 pound Italian sausage, ½ cup white onion
Stir in the pasta sauce and garlic, reduce the heat, and let it simmer for 10 minutes or until it reduces significantly.
2 cups pasta sauce, 3 garlic cloves
While the sausage is cooking, stir the cooked spaghetti, butter, Italian herbs and salt together in a large bowl.
8 ounces spaghetti noodles, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon Italian herbs, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Add the parmesan cheese and eggs, and stir until completely combined.
1 cup parmesan cheese, 2 large eggs
Press the pasta into the pie dish, making a crevasse in the middle then bake for 15 minutes.
Stir 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese and cottage cheese together in a small bowl and set aside.
½ cup cottage cheese
Pour the sausage mixture into the pasta crust and spread it out then evenly spread the cottage cheese mixture on top.
Sprinkle on the remaining ½ cup of mozzarella cheese then bake for 15-20 more minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly on top.
Slice and serve with freshly chopped parsley for garnish if desired. See post for storage options.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 slice of spaghetti pie. Actual calories will vary.*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.*Photos courtesy of Karla Rae Photography.