Beefy Cheesy Spaghetti Pie
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 8 ounces 90 percent lean ground beef
- One 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3 cups cooked cold spaghetti (about 6 ounces uncooked)
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup cherry-size mozzarella (bocconcini or ciliegine), drained
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup basil leaves, torn
- 1.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add the beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned.
- Drain off any excess fat.
- Add the tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with 1 teaspoon salt and some pepper.
- Transfer to a bowl and reserve skillet.
- 2.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the beef mixture and toss well.
- Beat the eggs and add to the pasta along with the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Toss well to combine.
- 3.
- Wipe out the skillet and heat the 1 tablespoon remaining oil over high heat.
- Add the spaghetti mixture and lightly press down.
- Cook until the bottom sets, about 5 minutes.
- 4.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven.
- Bake until set in the center and crispy around the edges, about 15 minutes.
- Let stand at least 5 minutes.
- Scatter with torn basil leaves and serve warm or at room temperature.
- Calories: 601
- Total Fat: 32 grams
- Saturated Fat: 13 grams
- Total Carbohydrate: 43 grams
- Protein: 33 grams
- Sodium: 478 milligrams
- Cholesterol: 293 milligrams
- Fiber: 4 grams
extravirgin olive oil, onion, garlic, percent lean ground beef, tomatoes, heavy cream, kosher salt, eggs, cherrysize mozzarella, parmesan cheese, basil
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/beefy-cheesy-spaghetti-pie-recipe.html (may not work)