“Italian Spaghetti Pie – A Flavorful Twist on Classic Pasta 🍝🥧”

Ingredients 🛒:

For the Spaghetti Crust 🍝:

• 8 oz (225g) spaghetti 🍝
• 2 large eggs 🥚
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
• 2 tbsp butter (melted) 🧈
• Salt and black pepper to taste 🧂

For the Meat Sauce 🥩:

• 1/2 lb (225g) ground beef or Italian sausage 🥩
• 1 small onion (diced) 🧅
• 2 garlic cloves (minced) 🧄
• 1 cup marinara sauce 🍅
• 1 tsp dried oregano 🌿
• Salt and black pepper to taste 🧂

For the Topping 🧀:

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
• Fresh basil leaves (for garnish) 🌿

Instructions 👨‍🍳:

1️⃣ Cook the Spaghetti 🍝:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti 🍝 until al dente, following package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.

2️⃣ Prepare the Spaghetti Crust 🥧:
In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked spaghetti 🍝, eggs 🥚, Parmesan cheese 🧀, melted butter 🧈, salt 🧂, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated. Press the mixture into a greased 9-inch pie dish to form an even crust. Set aside.

3️⃣ Make the Meat Sauce 🥩:
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook the ground beef or Italian sausage 🥩 until browned. Drain any excess fat. Add the diced onion 🧅 and minced garlic 🧄, and cook until softened. Stir in marinara sauce 🍅, oregano 🌿, salt 🧂, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.

4️⃣ Assemble the Pie 🥧:
Spoon the meat sauce 🥩 evenly over the spaghetti crust 🍝. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella 🧀 and Parmesan cheese 🧀 on top.

5️⃣ Bake the Pie 🍽️:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the spaghetti pie 🥧 for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the cheese 🧀 is melted and bubbly.

6️⃣ Garnish and Serve 🌿:
Garnish with fresh basil 🌿 and serve hot!