Spaghetti Pie

Ingredients

• Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing the pan and

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 1 pound spaghetti
• 1 pound ground beef (85 percent lean)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 2 cups marinara sauce, homemade or store-bought
• 1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella

Directions

Special equipment: a spring form pan

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a spring form pan with cooking spray.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook for 3 to 4 minutes less than the package recommends, so that it is very al dente. Drain and reserve.
3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the beef, 5 to 8 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Transfer the beef to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel. Heat the olive oil in the skillet over medium heat and sauté the onions until translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Set aside.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together the marinara, ricotta, parsley, eggs, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add the cooked spaghetti, beef and onions and toss to evenly coat. Transfer to the prepared pan, top with the mozzarella and sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan.
5. Bake until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes, then cut into wedges and serve.