Patty's String Pie

Name: Patty's String Pie
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; ½ cup diced onion; ¼ cup diced green bell pepper; 1 (15.5 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce; 1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti; 2 large eggs eggs, beaten; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 (8 ounce) container ricotta cheese; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Rating: 4.14 stars

7 Ratings
6 Reviews
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This was called poor man's lasagna when I was a kid.

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Recipe Summary

prep:

30 mins

cook:

45 mins

total:

1 hr 15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 6 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 pound ground beef
½ cup diced onion
¼ cup diced green bell pepper
1 (15.5 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti
2 large eggs eggs, beaten
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (8 ounce) container ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

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Step 2

Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until crumbly and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside in a bowl. Cook and stir onion and green bell pepper in the same skillet until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir onion, green pepper, and spaghetti sauce into ground beef.
Step 3

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl. Let pasta cool slightly and stir beaten eggs and Parmesan cheese into spaghetti.
Step 4

Spread spaghetti mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread ricotta cheese over pasta mixture in an even layer; top with ground beef mixture. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is set in the center and the cheese topping is melted and lightly browned, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

543 calories; protein 37.1g 74% DV; carbohydrates 42.9g 14% DV; fat 24g 37% DV; cholesterol 151.1mg 50% DV; sodium 752.5mg 30% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (6)

Most helpful positive review

Sarah Jo

01/05/2013

I also make this recipe only I use cottage cheese instead of ricotta. This is a favorite of my two kids they love to eat spoonfuls of this between two pieces of garlic bread. This is a great cheap meal to make that bends and stretches well to use what you have on hand and also to feed the family more than one day. Read More

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Most helpful critical review

FrackFamily5 CA—>CT

03/20/2013

We thought this was good. I had to add some garlic salt to the meat for flavor. The ricotta was hard to spread evenly. I think next time I will mix the egg parm and ricotta with the noodles and then spread in the pan. For the reviewer who didn't like the pasta sticking together- Remember the spaghetti is supposed to be stuck together- hence the name pie. Read More

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7 Ratings

5 star values: 3
4 star values: 2
3 star values: 2
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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Sarah Jo

01/05/2013

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FrackFamily5 CA—>CT

03/20/2013

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Terra-Matris

12/14/2013

this is an old family favorite...I make it with a bit more seasoning and addition of sausage and a layer veggies. Read More

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Sandy Ehler

01/25/2013

I followed the recipe as written. This was good although the spaghetti was all suck together when I was trying to serve it up on the plates. I did add a little oil when i cooked the pasta to prevent the stickiness. The ricotta cheese was not melted enough for me so I will bake it for a little longer next time. The problem may have been I made it earlier in the day and put it in the frig for a couple of hours before baking it. I also though it was alot of extra work for a pasta dinner. I am not sure if I will make again but it was enjoyed by the family. Read More

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AllieDream

05/24/2013

This was simple to throw together but the flavor was only okay. I definitely thought it could have used more seasoning to kick it up a notch. It was too bland for my taste. My toddler enjoyed it though. Read More

Laura Acheson Rowley

07/24/2019

I make this with bulk Italian Sausage instead of hamburger for more flavor. I also sautee green pepper and onions while cooking the sausage and use four or five eggs. The noodle base is supposed to be firm like a pie. (Someone said the noodles stuck together) I make a large batch in two glass pie plates because my husband and I LOVE leftovers. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Patty's String Pie

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 543.2

% Daily Value *

protein: 74 %

carbohydrates: 14 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 14 %

sugars:

fat: 37 %

saturated fat: 57 %

cholesterol: 50 %

vitamin a iu: 16 %

niacin equivalents: 122 %

vitamin b6: 25 %

vitamin c: 12 %

folate: 31 %

calcium: 51 %

iron: 21 %

magnesium: 24 %

potassium: 17 %

sodium: 30 %

thiamin: 48 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.