Description
A comforting and hearty baked spaghetti dish layered with cheese, eggs, and flavorful tomato sauce, perfect as a crowd-pleasing main course.
Ingredients
8 oz (225 g) spaghetti
2 cups marinara or tomato sauce
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup ricotta cheese (optional)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in marinara sauce and oregano, then simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs. Add mozzarella, Parmesan, ricotta (if using), and the cooked spaghetti. Mix well to combine.
Grease a 9-inch pie dish or round baking pan. Spread half of the spaghetti mixture evenly in the dish.
Pour half of the tomato sauce over the spaghetti layer. Repeat with the remaining spaghetti mixture and top with the remaining sauce.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
Remove from oven and let cool slightly before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
Ricotta cheese is optional but adds a creamy texture; you can omit or substitute with more mozzarella and Parmesan.
Variations include adding cooked ground beef, Italian sausage, or sautéed vegetables like mushrooms, spinach, or bell peppers.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave or oven.
Freezing is possible by wrapping tightly and thawing overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/6 of pie)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
