Pizza Pasta Pie

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1
Delicious Pizza Pasta Pie recipe combining Italian favorites
in Pasta

Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 eggs
1 1/2 cups spaghetti , cooked
4 tablespoons parmesan cheese , grated , divided
1 tablespoon butter , melted
1 package frozen chopped spinach , thawed , squeezed dry
2 cups pizza sauce , approximately
3/4 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup carrot , finely shredded
1/4 cup fresh mushrooms , chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese , shredded

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
437
Sugar
13g
Fat
19g
Pizza Pasta Pie is the ultimate comfort dish combining the classic flavors of pizza and pasta in one dish. The combination of spaghetti with marinara sauce, spinach filling, and melted mozzarella cheese on top makes for a delicious and filling meal. While pizza and spaghetti dinners are usually messy, Pizza Pasta Pie makes everything simpler. You have all the ingredients baked together in one dish which makes for a beautiful presentation when served up. The dish is a firm favorite among families and is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2.Beat the eggs in a large bowl. Stir in the cooked spaghetti, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, and melted butter.
3.Spread this mixture into a greased 9-inch pie plate or quiche dish.
4.In another bowl, mix together the thawed spinach, pizza sauce, ricotta cheese, shredded carrots, chopped mushrooms, oregano, basil, garlic powder, and remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.
5.Spread this mixture evenly over the spaghetti mixture already in the pie plate.
6.Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until heated through.
7.Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese and return to the oven for another 5-10 minutes or until cheese has melted and crust is golden.

PROS

Pizza Pasta Pie combines the flavors of two Italian favorites pizza and spaghetti.
The dish is easy to prepare and satisfyingly delicious to eat.

CONS

Pizza Pasta Pie is high in calories, carbs, and fat due to the rich marinara sauce, creamy ricotta cheese, and butter used to prepare the dish.
It is best to enjoy it in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Pizza Pasta Pie might not make it into your list of healthy foods, it does have some benefits. Spinach used in the recipe is rich in iron, vitamin K, and folate and may help improve blood sugar control. Mushrooms are a great source of antioxidants and may help improve brain and heart health.

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