Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9-inch pie dish.Cook the spaghetti until al dente. Drain, then mix it in a bowl with eggs, Parmesan, and butter. This becomes your "crust."
Press the spaghetti mixture into the pie dish, forming a nest-like base. Let it cool slightly while you prepare the filling.
In a skillet, brown the ground beef or sausage until cooked through. Drain excess grease. Stir in the marinara sauce and season to taste.
Layer the ricotta or cottage cheese over the spaghetti crust. Pour the meat sauce on top, then sprinkle generously with mozzarella.
Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbling. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
Why It Works
Flexible – Use ground turkey, add veggies, or make it vegetarian with lentils or mushrooms.
Portable – Makes a great freezer meal or travel dish.
Kid-friendly and adult-approved – Who doesn’t love cheesy pasta in pie form?
The Heart of the Recipe
What really makes this pie special isn't just the flavor — it’s the intention behind it. Friendship Spaghetti Pie is a recipe that says, “I care.” It feeds a hungry group, brings people together, and lives up to its name with every shared slice.
So whether you're cooking for your own table or wrapping it in foil to leave on someone else’s doorstep, remember: the real secret ingredient is always the love you put into it.
