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Leftover Spaghetti Pie

Published: Oct 21, 2023 · Updated: Apr 19, 2024 by Marye

Love vintage comfort food? Spaghetti pie is a cheesy casserole that's a quick and easy solution for busy schedules. It's done in 30 minutes and you make it with leftover spaghetti!
Total time for the recipe to be finished.Total Time 45 minutes minutes
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Slice of homemade spaghetti pie with cheese dripping from it.
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This vintage pasta dish is a budget-friendly, family favorite!

Homemade spaghetti pie on a plate with a fork pulling up a cheesy bite.
Table of Contents
  • 🗝️ Key takeaways
  • 🧾 Ingredients
  • 📖 Variations
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • 🥫 How to store leftovers
  • 💭 Things to know
  • 👩‍🍳 FAQs
  • 📚 Related recipes
  • 🍽️ Serve with...
  • 📞 The last word
  • 📖 Recipe
  • 💬 Comments

🗝️ Key takeaways

  • In under just one hour, you can whip up a flavor-packed meal with stuff you already have in your fridge.
  • Give new life to leftover spaghetti with this easy dinner recipe—it's especially great for busy weeknights.
  • With plenty of variations, you can get creative cooking spaghetti pie. Use up other leftovers, add more veggies—there are tons of options!

Leftover spaghetti pie is one of those vintage comfort food recipes that has stood the test of time.

After all, it doesn't get better than leftover spaghetti noodles and the taste of mouthwatering red meat sauce and gooey, melty cheese.

🧾 Ingredients

This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the green recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.

Labeled ingredients for this spaghetti pie recipe.

📖 Variations

  • Not a fan of ground beef? This recipe is delicious with sweet Italian sausage, ground turkey, or cooked/shredded chicken.
  • Use store-bought marinara sauce, or opt for homemade. We'd all love to have time to whip up some from scratch, but that's not always realistic.
  • This recipe also works with other types of sauce, like vodka/blush sauce or canned meat sauce. Of course, you can use leftover sauce, too!
  • You don't have to use spaghetti—any cooked pasta shape will do. Bow tie noodles or rigatoni are a fun twist if you have 'em.
  • Add sliced mushrooms, onions, olives, or bell peppers to your pasta sauce mixture for more bulk and extra veggies.
  • To add more flavor, throw in some roasted garlic or sprinkle red pepper flakes on top.
  • If you don't have access to fresh basil, feel free to stir in a tablespoon of dried Italian seasoning instead.

🔪 Instructions

This is an overview of the instructions. Full instructions are in the green recipe card at the bottom of the page.

Step by step image showing how to make spaghetti pie.
  1. Beat the eggs in a large mixing bowl. Then, stir in the butter, parmesan, and leftover pasta.
  2. Spread the spaghetti mixture into a pie pan and add cottage cheese.
  3. Mix the ground beef into the tomato sauce and spoon over the cheese.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes. Then, add a final layer of mozzarella cheese and let melt.

🥫 How to store leftovers

Store your leftover leftover spaghetti pie—nope, not a typo—in an airtight container. Otherwise, cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate and enjoy within 3-5 days.

You can also freeze the leftovers to eat later on. Be sure to store them in a freezer-safe container or bag. Tightly sealed in the freezer, spaghetti pie will keep for about a month.

To reheat, let your spaghetti pie thaw in the fridge overnight (if frozen). Then, replace the plastic with foil and bake in the oven at 325 until it is warmed through. You can also use the microwave for small portions.

A whole spaghetti pie in a pie pan cooling on a table.

💭 Things to know

Expert Tip: If your cottage cheese is runny, I recommend draining the excess liquid before spreading it over the noodles. You can use cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer to do this quickly and easily.

  • Grease the pie plate really well so that the noodles don't stick to the edges! You can use butter if you don't have non-stick spray.
  • Be sure to use cooked meat. Raw ground beef won't cook all the way!
  • Picky eaters don't like chunky sauce? Use an immersion blender (or a regular blender) to get a nice smooth texture before stirring in the meat.
  • Prep this leftover spaghetti recipe ahead of time! Just before baking, cover the pan with plastic wrap and store it in the fridge for a day or two.
  • If you plan to freeze your spaghetti pie, I recommend ditching the pie pan and baking this recipe in an aluminum disposable baking dish.

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👩‍🍳 FAQs

Should the pasta be al dente?

Yep, I recommend cooking pasta al dente—whether you're serving spaghetti and meatballs or using it for baked spaghetti. Generally, pasta continues to soften a teensy bit with heat from sauce or the oven. However, if your leftover spaghetti is softer, it'll still taste great.

Can I use ricotta cheese in spaghetti pie?

Sure! As much as I love the cottage cheese in this recipe, I'm also a big fan of ricotta. Feel free to swap one for the other or use both as a yummy cheese blend.

Why does this recipe call for an egg mixture?

As it bakes, the egg helps everything bind together without getting too dry—like a lasagna! With this mixture in the recipe, you achieve the perfect pie slice when you're ready to dig in.

Do I have to refrigerate leftover spaghetti noodles if I'm going to use them in spaghetti pie?

Yep, leftover cooked pasta must be stored in the fridge—unless you plan to prep your spaghetti pie within two hours. Any longer than that and into the Tupperware they go!

Help—I don't have a pie plate!

No worries. A square-shaped casserole dish will do the trick if you don't have a pie plate. You can also use a springform pan, round cake pan, or even a large skillet with high sides.

Overhead view of a wedge of cheesy spaghetti pie being served.

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  • If you love this spaghetti pie recipe, you'll want to try the crowd-friendly Million Dollar Spaghetti—it's like a fabulous lasagna/spaghetti fusion.
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🍽️ Serve with...

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I always like to pair my pasta dinners with a nice side salad. Broccoli Salad gives me a refreshing yet flavorful crunch that adds the perfect texture to this hearty meal.

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Don't forget a dipper for the leftover sauce! These mouthwatering Garlic Breadsticks make you feel like you are dining at your favorite local Italian restaurant—no fancy outfit required.

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Of course, I recommend finishing the meal off with a buttery Lemon Sheet Cake. This one will have everyone coming back for a second helping… or a third!

Need more ideas? Check out these 50 side dishes for Chicken Spaghetti - they'll work here, too.

Spaghetti pie made with cottage cheese in a pie dish with a slice removed.

📞 The last word

This leftover spaghetti casserole recipe means that making too much pasta (or am I the only one that does that?) will never be a problem again! Seriously y'all, this is just so good.

If you click on the number of servings in the recipe card you can adjust the measurements up or down for the exact number of servings you need.

If you love this recipe please comment below and give it 5 stars!

📖 Recipe

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Leftover Spaghetti Pie

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Love vintage comfort food? Spaghetti pie is a cheesy casserole that's a quick and easy solution for busy schedules. It's done in 30 minutes and you make it with leftover spaghetti!
Course Main Dish - Ground Beef
Cuisine American - Vintage
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Resting Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
Servings:8
Calories:303
Author:Marye Audet-White

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces spaghetti, 3 ½ cups cooked
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • ½ cup Parmesan
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • ½ pound ground beef, cooked
  • 2 cups spaghetti sauce
  • 1 cup Mozzarella
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

  • Spray a 9" deep dish pie pan with no-stick cooking spray.
  • Preheat the oven to 350℉.
  • Beat eggs in a large bowl.
  • Add in the cooked spaghetti, butter, and Parmesan.
  • Spread the mixture in greased pie pan pushing it up onto the sides to form the crust.
  • Spread the cottage cheese over the spaghetti layer.
  • Mix the ground beef with the spaghetti sauce and spoon it over the cottage cheese layer.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes.
  • Garnish chopped with fresh basil and serve.

Notes

Storage:
Store your leftover leftover spaghetti pie—nope, not a typo—in an airtight container. Otherwise, cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate and enjoy within 3-5 days.
Freeze for up to a month.
Tips:
    • If your cottage cheese is runny, I recommend draining the excess liquid before spreading it over the noodles. You can use cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer to do this quickly and easily.
    • Grease the pie plate really well so that the noodles don't stick to the edges! You can use butter if you don't have non-stick spray.
    • Be sure to use cooked meat. Raw ground beef won't cook all the way!
    • Picky eaters don't like chunky sauce? Use an immersion blender (or a regular blender) to get a nice smooth texture before stirring in the meat.
    • Prep this leftover spaghetti recipe ahead of time! Just before baking, cover the pan with plastic wrap and store it in the fridge for a day or two.
    • If you plan to freeze your spaghetti pie, I recommend ditching the pie pan and baking this recipe in an aluminum disposable baking dish.
You'll find more helpful tips and variations in the body of the post.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 619mg | Potassium: 396mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 592IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 191mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This recipe has been tested several times. If you choose to use other ingredients, or change the technique in some way, the results may not be the same.

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