Impossible Pasta Pie (Printable)
Baked spaghetti with vegetables and cheesy custard creates an easy sliceable main dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 8 oz dry spaghetti
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 bell pepper, diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Dairy & Eggs
05 - 4 large eggs
06 - 1½ cups whole milk
07 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
09 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
→ Seasonings
10 - 1½ tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
11 - ½ tsp salt
12 - ¼ tsp black pepper
13 - Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
→ To Serve
14 - Fresh basil or parsley, chopped
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch pie dish or springform pan with butter or cooking spray.
02 - Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.
03 - Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and bell pepper until softened, about 4–5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, Italian herbs, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
05 - Add cooked spaghetti, sautéed vegetables, mozzarella, and half of the Parmesan to the egg mixture. Toss gently until evenly coated.
06 - Pour the mixture into the prepared pie dish. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
07 - Bake for 35–40 minutes until the center is set and the top is golden brown. A knife inserted in the center should come out clean.
08 - Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing to allow the pie to set. Garnish with fresh chopped basil or parsley before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It transforms ordinary spaghetti into something that feels like a special occasion
- The custard does all the work creating its own crust while you pour a glass of wine
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- The center should still have a slight wobble when you take it out
- Let it cool the full 10 minutes or youll end up with a mess on the plate
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- Leftover cooked pasta works fine here as long as it isnt sauced
- A glass pie dish lets you see the golden crust forming on the bottom