Impossible Pasta Pie (Printer-Friendly)
Spaghetti baked in a cheesy egg custard creates this easy, sliceable Italian-style pie ready in under an hour.
# 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
→ 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 - Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente according to package directions. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
03 - Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and bell pepper for 4–5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 additional minute. Remove from heat.
04 - Whisk together eggs, milk, Italian herbs, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl until fully combined.
05 - Add cooked spaghetti, sautéed vegetables, mozzarella cheese, and half of the Parmesan to the egg mixture. Fold gently until evenly distributed.
06 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared pie dish, spreading evenly. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese across 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 - Allow the pie to cool for 10 minutes before slicing. This helps the custard set for cleaner portions. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
- The custard creates its own crust so you skip the fussy step of pressing dough into a pan
- It feeds six people happily and reheats beautifully for lunch the next day
- Everything bakes in one dish so cleanup is almost non existent
02 -
- Draining the pasta thoroughly is the most critical step because any lingering water will prevent the custard from setting properly
- The pie needs those 10 minutes of resting time or you will end up with a delicious mess instead of clean slices
03 -
- Breaking the spaghetti before cooking feels wrong but makes serving so much easier
- Grating your own cheese instead of buying pre shredded makes a noticeable difference in how smoothly it melts