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String Pie Recipe

This fast and easy pasta bake is a comforting weeknight dinner ready in under an hour! Enjoy this cheesy, flavorful casserole alongside a crusty loaf of garlic bread and a fresh green salad for a complete Italian-inspired meal. For extra depth of flavor, add some Italian sausage to the ground beef.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 522 kcal
Protein 64g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for String Pie

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 24 ounces spaghetti sauce
  • 1 lb spaghetti, cooked
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 15 ounces cottage cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 lb Italian sausage (optional)

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How to Make String Pie

  1. Brown 1 lb ground beef (and 1/2 lb Italian sausage, optional) with 1 medium onion (chopped), 1 green bell pepper (chopped), and 2 cloves garlic (minced) in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes and 24 oz (2 jars) of your favorite spaghetti sauce. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 lb cooked spaghetti, 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 large eggs, and 4 tablespoons butter.
  5. Spread the spaghetti mixture into a greased 9x13 inch casserole dish.
  6. Spread 15 oz (1 container) of cottage cheese evenly over the spaghetti.
  7. Pour the meat sauce over the cottage cheese.
  8. Sprinkle generously with 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
  9. Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 30-35 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

35g

Fat

55g

Carbs

13g

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