Spaghetti Pot Pies With Spinach Ricotta Optional Ground Beef Food

SPINACH-BEEF SPAGHETTI PIE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Add eggs and Parmesan cheese. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in pasta sauce and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes., Between two pieces of waxed paper, roll out cream cheese into a 7-in. circle. Place in crust. Top with spinach and meat sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake at 350° until set, 20-30 minutes.

SPINACH BEEF PIE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine flour and oats; cut in the butter until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Roll out dough to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer to plate; trim and flute edges., Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the ketchup and seasonings. Fold in the spinach; cool slightly. Stir in the eggs and 1 cup cheese until combined; spoon into crust., Bake until the center is set, 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle tomato and remaining cheese around edge of pie. Bake until cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes longer. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before cutting.

BAKED SPAGHETTI PIE

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain.
• Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Grease 9-inch glass pie plate.
• In large bowl, with fork, beat eggs.
• Stir ricotta and Parmesan cheese until blended.
• Add spaghetti to ricotta mixture and stir until well coated.
• Transfer spaghetti mixture to prepared pie plate; top with marinara sauce.
• Sprinkle with mozzarella and remaining Romano cheese.
• Bake pie 25 minutes.
• Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes for easier serving.
• Cut into wedges to serve.