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Family Dinner: Spaghetti Pie + $100 Visa Card Giveaway

spaghetti pie

Spaghetti Pie is one of the most requested dishes when it comes to dinner time. My kid’s love just about anything with pasta in it, but the idea of serving it like a slice of pie makes it even more exciting for them.

For the sauce, all you do is cook frozen turkey meatballs with a jar of your favorite marinara sauce. For extra nutrition I added frozen carrots (which my kid’s loved), frozen chopped onions, and frozen chopped bell peppers.

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Once the sauce & spaghetti are cooked, you layer in a pie dish using the spaghetti as your crust, then spread your ricotta cheese mixture over the spaghetti, top with your sauce and some mozzarella cheese for the finishing touch. This takes about thirty minutes to bake. Let it cool for about ten minutes so it can set, then serve it up in slices. It’s the perfect one dish dinner!

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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 package spaghetti (I like Barilla Plus)
  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1.5 cups cooked frozen turkey meatballs
  • 1/2 cup chopped frozen onions
  • 1/2 cup chopped frozen bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup frozen diced carrots
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 16 oz jar of your favorite marinara sauce
  • 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Spray deep pie dish with non-stick cooking spray. Boil spaghetti for no more than 10 minutes. Drain coat with 1 tablespoon olive oil, set aside.

While the spaghetti’s cooling, mix the ricotta, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Set aside. In a large saucepan, heat one tablespoon olive oil to medium heat, saute chopped onions, peppers, and carrots for a few minutes until tender. Add turkey meatballs (frozen),garlic powder, and marinara sauce.  Add salt & pepper to taste. Let simmer until turkey meatballs are completely thawed. Set aside.

Whisk 2 eggs with 1/2 cup parmesan cheese. Toss egg mixture into pasta. Pour pasta into pie dish and form a pie crust shape with the pasta. Spread ricotta cheese mixture over pasta. Pour meat sauce over cheese mixture. Top with mozzarella.

Bake for 30 minutes. Once cooked, remove from oven and let set for about 15 minutes.

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59 Responses

  1. Cellabella said on October 7, 2013 at 3:50 pm

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  2. Madeline said on October 7, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    What’s great about frozen vegetables is that I can get certain ones for a dish even if the vegetables aren’t in season – and they’re still really good for you!

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    I love using frozen vegetables in my meals – they still have they nutritional value, they are easy and have a longer shelf life and still taste great!

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    I love using frozen vegetables for their convenience and availability!

  10. Meme @ Living Well Kitchen said on October 8, 2013 at 7:47 pm

    I am obsessed with frozen veggies. I love them for their convenience and the fact that I never have an excuse not to include veggies in my meals. They are also inexpensive & easy!
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  13. Debbie said on October 9, 2013 at 7:18 am

    I like using frozen vegetables,because they are cheap,convenient and a time saver. There are numerous ways to use frozen vegetables,like adding flavor to plain rice.

  14. AJ said on October 9, 2013 at 11:11 am

    I like using frozen veggies because if I only need a little, i don’t have to worry about using a whole can or large amount of fresh fruits/veggies; it can just go back in the freezer! I also love eating some frozen fruits (bananas, grapes, pineapple) plain – it’s like candy!

  15. Carolsue said on October 9, 2013 at 11:52 pm

    I like using vegetables in my recipes because the kids will eat them if mixed in with something, just not plain usually. Plus I love veggies any way at all.

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  18. manda said on October 10, 2013 at 6:14 am

    The frozen veggies help when I dont have fresh produce. I waste less.

  19. Jeannine L. said on October 10, 2013 at 11:10 am

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  21. Sandi O said on October 10, 2013 at 11:12 am

    I love it because they are flash frozen at their peak so you still get all the nutrition with the convenience of pre-cut, ready to go. Also I love them because I can get things that may be out of season.

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  28. Sarah said on October 10, 2013 at 12:14 pm

    I love using frozen veggies to have fresh cheap but quality veggies. I’m also less likely to waste any (if I didn’t cook them in time).

  29. Sarena (The Non Dairy Queen) said on October 10, 2013 at 12:18 pm

    Love frozen vegetables for convenience, affordability and ease of use! This looks perfect! I can easily make this one gluten free too!

  30. Jeannine said on October 10, 2013 at 12:45 pm

    Having a few bags of frozen vegetables on hand allows me to prep dinner quicker, especially on busy weeknights. It’s also great to have veggies which otherwise may not be in season.

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  32. D Schmidt said on October 10, 2013 at 2:51 pm

    I like using them because I do not drive so its a much more convenient way for me stock up on items when my Husband can take me to the store. I also have no waste this way!

  33. Karla G said on October 10, 2013 at 4:28 pm

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  36. Sarah L said on October 10, 2013 at 8:02 pm

    I love frozen vegetables because it’s an easy way to keep great tasting vegetables on hand, especially in the winter months. If I have frozen veggies, I don’t have to worry about making a meal without enough vegetables.

  37. Deb C said on October 11, 2013 at 9:58 am

    I like them for the obvious reason, they’re so easy to use and have on hand. I can have almost anything in any season. They cook faster too.

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  40. rachel said on October 11, 2013 at 11:17 am

    It’s easy and cheap! And perfect for those crazy weeknights when I can’t get to the grocery store.

  41. maryanne said on October 11, 2013 at 12:12 pm

    Frozen veggies are just as healthy as fresh! So easy to grab and add to anything I’m cooking

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  50. Michelle said on October 11, 2013 at 8:32 pm

    Love using frozen peas for their convenience, added protein, and sweetness!

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  54. Susan Christy said on October 12, 2013 at 4:21 pm

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  57. Meryl said on October 12, 2013 at 7:17 pm

    I like using frozen chopped spinach for pasta dishes and soups.

  58. Lou said on October 12, 2013 at 7:18 pm

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  59. Realia M said on October 13, 2013 at 10:52 am

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