Baked Linguine Pie

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2
Satisfy your Italian cravings with Baked Linguine Pie
in Pasta

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 ounces uncooked dried linguine
1/2 lb lean ground beef
1 1/3 cups garden-style spaghetti sauce
1 medium tomatoes , chopped
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 egg , beaten
2 teaspoons butter , melted
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon sour cream
3 ounces land o lakes mozzarella cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
635
Sugar
8g
Fat
41g
Baked Linguine Pie is a classic Italian-American dish that combines pasta, beef, and cheese. It's a warm and hearty meal that's perfect for chilly evenings or when you're craving comfort food. This dish is a variation of the traditional lasagna, using linguine instead of lasagna noodles to create layers of pasta and beef. The addition of ricotta cheese gives it a creamy and rich texture, while the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses add a melted, gooey goodness. Serve the Baked Linguine Pie with a side salad or some garlic bread for a complete and satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.Cook linguine according to package directions.
2.Preheat oven to 375°F.
3.In a skillet, cook lean ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking up into crumbles; drain.
4.Stir in spaghetti sauce and chopped tomatoes.
5.In a large bowl, combine cooked linguine, melted butter, beaten egg, and dried basil; mix well.
6.Spread linguine mixture in bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate.
7.Spoon beef mixture into the center.
8.Add dollops of ricotta cheese over the beef mixture.
9.Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese.
10.Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

Baked Linguine Pie is a great way to use up leftover pasta and ground beef.
It’s a comforting and hearty meal that can be made in under an hour.

The combination of pasta, beef, and cheese is always a crowd-pleaser, making it a perfect dish to make for family dinners or gatherings.

It’s also easy to customize with additional vegetables or spices to suit everyone’s preferences.

CONS

This dish is not the healthiest option as it contains high amounts of fat and calories from the cheese and ground beef.

It’s also not suitable for those with lactose intolerances or dairy allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Baked Linguine Pie is a good source of protein and carbohydrates. Due to the use of tomato-based sauce, it also contains lycopene, an antioxidant that may reduce the risk of certain types of cancer.
However, it should be consumed in moderation and balanced with other healthy food choices.

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