So tonight’s dinner? Oh lawdy…where do I even begin?
For the past week (at least) I’ve been waiting for an opportunity to cook up a real dinner, and tonight I finally got my chance. I was browsing around in our fridge to see what we had on hand that I could incorporate with a box of this Barilla PLUS spaghetti.
I was sent a few boxes of the Barilla PLUS pasta a couple of weeks ago and had been eager to try it out ever since. So after rounding up a few key ingredients, and remembering an idea I had not too long ago, I threw caution to the wind and did a little experimenting.
Gosh, I love it when experiments turn out even better than you hoped for.
This was my first-ever attempt at a “spaghetti pie,” but I can now tell you that this is one of the best things going. Seriously. It almost reminded me of a cheesy pasta dish, slash pizza, slash lasagna all rolled into one…and who doesn’t like that?
To balance out the pasta and cheese in this dish, I made sure to add plenty of fresh veggies and some chopped up chicken sausage for added protein. When they came together?
Well, it was like heaven on a plate.
I honestly didn’t measure much of anything while I was making this, but here’s a compilation of what I’m pretty sure is about the same.
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Lightened Up & Loaded Spaghetti Pie
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes, including pasta cook time
- Bake Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 4-6
Ingredients:
- 1/2 a box (about 7 ounces) dry Barilla PLUS spaghetti
- 1 egg, lightly beaten,
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 chicken sausages, cooked & chopped (flavor of your choice – I used Al Fresco roasted garlic)
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 3-4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
- 1-1/2 cups marinara sauce (I used Trader Joe’s)
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon basil
- 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 3/4 cup shredded, part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray.
- Cook the spaghetti according to package directions; drain, rinse, and be sure to remove any excess water. Place in a large bowl and toss with egg and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Press spaghetti into bottom and up sides of prepared pie plate.
- Spray a medium non-stick skillet with non-stick cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add chopped peppers and onions, stirring occasionally until slightly translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chopped chicken sausage and continue cooking another 3-5 minutes. Add fresh spinach leaves, cover, and allow to cook until spinach is wilted, another 2-3 minutes.
- Stir peppers, onions, chicken sausage, and spinach. Add marinara sauce, oregano, and basil. Cook an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Spoon ricotta cheese over the spaghetti crust and spread evenly. Add the chicken sausage mixture on top of ricotta cheese layer. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until heated through. Remove and allow to sit about 10 minutes before cutting and serving. Enjoy!
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Heather@YSP says
It might be boring, but my favorite pasta is either just with a little butter, or maybe tossed in olive oil with roasted garlic.
Emily says
My favorite way to eat pasta is with turkey meatballs and tomato sauce or avocado sauce!
jill says
Avocado sauce???? ::heads directly to Google::
Emily says
I loosely follow Oh She Glow’s recipe for her 15 avocado cream sauce. I just blend an avocado with a little olive oil, lemon juices, pepper and garlic! It’s Sooo good!
Amy says
I love a simple marinara sauce with spicy sausage !
Holly says
I love pasta with a TON of sauce, topped with a grilled chicken breast and parmesan cheese. :)
Sara @ Magia e Pasta says
So glad this is what I imagined it was on Twitter!!!! This looks amazing. My favorite way to do spaghetti is a la Bolognese, but this will definitely have to make it into the rotation.
Caitlin says
I love penne pasta with my mum’s meatballs. She stuffs the inside with small chunks of mozzarella cheese :)
Sana says
Wow, spaghetti pie looks awesome! I love making stuffed shells!
Juli says
Bow tie pasta with rappini and italian sausage !
Kate says
my dad makes pasta with basically any spices in the cabinet, but it always turns out delicious! maybe that’s just because all food tastes better when someone else makes it ;)
Amanda says
It may sound a little typical but my favorite way to eat pasta is spaghetti with meatballs and broccoli! I could literally eat it almost every day!
Courtney says
wow! that looks amazing! i do love a good marinara but as weird as it sounds. cold spaghetti with ranch dressing. kinda like pasta salad. sounds weird, I know! loved it when i was little :)
Brittany says
My favorite way to eat pasta has definitely got to be tossed with olive oil, salt, pepper, garden fresh tomatoes and basil!
Alexa says
that looks HEAVENLY! i must try it. my favorite way to eat pasta now is with marinara sauce and ground turkey meatballs!
Yoojin says
I love spicy marinara with brussel sprouts, spinach, mushrooms, and peppers!
Renee says
I love a simple pasta with veggies and cheese. Your spaghetti pie looks fantastic!
Sara P. says
I love to roast tomatoes and other fresh veggies and add a little parm. Perfect summer dish!
renae says
Love using whole grain pasta to make pasta bakes for family dinners. :)
Erin S. says
I actually ate Barilla Whole Grain spaghetti last night for dinner! I threw some tomato pasta sauce and turkey meatballs in there; it was a winner haha.
Jessica says
That looks so yummy!! My favorite way to have pasta is with homemade meatballs!! I am definitely going to have to try this “spaghetti pie” though! :)
Naomi says
My favorite way to eat pasta is with this vodka pasta sauce I recently discovered. Delicious! And this spaghetti bake looks awesome! I can’t wait to try it :)
Nicole says
I love making homemade mac and cheese with whole grain pasta and baking it in the oven to get the cheese nice and crispy on top!
Min says
This looks so delicious, Courtney! I’ve made something like this for potluck before and was a huge success ;). Oh goodness..my fav way to eat pasta…this one’s a toughy. How can I possibly choose? Since it’s summer, I’ve been loving cold pasta salad with chicken breast, all sorts of veggies, evoo, lemon juice..so refreshing
Meghan says
Barilla PLUS is my go to pasta!
Miranda says
I love it plenty of sauce and meatballs!
JaLynn says
I like to make pasta carbonara.
Emily says
i just eat pasta. like i cook it and i eat it. it’s INSANE
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
That looks awesome! My sister in law made that before too and it is awesome!
Mindy says
My favorite way to eat pasta is with spaghetti sauce, spinach, onions and mushrooms and topped with cheese and baked, then broiled!
jordan @ thedancingdonut says
hoooooly moly that looks tasty!!! my favorite way to eat pasta is with garlic, olive oil, and a ton of veggies…plus some parmesan or goat cheese, too :)
Laura says
My fav way to eat pasta is….ANY WAY! I could eat pasta breakfast lunch and dinner! I only buy Barilla, would love to try this kind.
Christina M says
I love pasta with peppers, onions, chicken sausage and cheese!
Denise says
I love pasta and eat it mostly every day! I’m trying to cut back on the barbs though!
Emily says
pasta with fresh tomatoes this time of year!
Erin says
I haven’t had pasta in a long time. I’d love to win and make some!
Caroline @ After Dinner Dance says
With a good sauce and LOTS of cheese :)
Monica says
That looks delish! My favorite way to make pasta is with veggies, garlic and evoo. Simple yet so yum!
Kellie lifeworthsharing says
Thankfully being a runner allows me to carbo load with all sorts of pasta dishes! Mushrooms, tomatoes, and cheese on top, please! :)
Kim F says
Traditional…homemade s’ghetti and meatballs!
kim@hungryhealthygirl says
I love pasta in a lemon garlic sauce with chicken, artichokes, and sundried tomatoes. Your pasta dish looks fabulous and very kid-friendly. I’m definitely going to be making it soon. I’ve made one before and although it was a hit; your’s looks much tastier.
Kristen says
I like to add some soy crumbles to pasta sauce, spinach, garlic, and pepper. Then heat it up, and put over pasta. Nutritious, simple, and good!
Katie says
My favorite way is to have it with pesto and vegetables!
Veronica says
My favorite way to eat pasta is with shrimp! Yumm!
Julie P says
My favorite way is to add it to sauteed zucchini and garlic…but this pie is making me want to give this way a try, too!!
Marie says
I like it as baked ziti..sooo good :)
Jordan says
I love spaghetti casserole, so this recipe looks great to me. Awesome giveaway!
Kristen says
Love me some mac and cheese
Audrey says
Penne alfredo with shrimp and asiago cheese is my absolute favorite!!
Lauryn V says
my favorite way would have to be lasagna!
Leah says
I love pasta pretty much any way it can be cooked/served! And Barilla is usually my go-to choice : )
Ayzada says
I love it with olive oil and lemon juice! plain and delicious
alex p says
i’m not a hugeee pasta person but when i eat it i MUST have marinara! anything else can change except that :)
Alison says
That is EPIC. That is all.
Leah @ DeLeahLicious says
I love pasta with any sort of cheese mixed in. I wish pasta wasn’t such a “bad for you” food. I could eat it every day, however I rarely have it!
Jamie says
My favorite way to eat pasta is covered in cheese or alfredo sauce. Or both!
Traci says
The best pasta dish I’ve ever had was a papperdalle pasta with tons of seafood. I also made a great Greek pasta once- pasta, chicken, feta, tomatoes, red onion, and greek olives.
Olivia says
Whoaaaaa that looks amazing! My favorite way to eat spaghetti is either with marinara and meat sauce or tossed with lemon juice and olive oil!
Megan@ The Running Doc says
That spaghetti pie looks tasty! My favorite way to eat pasta is tossed with Italian sausage, spinach, and ricotta cheese.
Catherine says
i love some good lasagna! Preferable homeade so I know what exactly is in it & can tweak it to my taste :)
Michelle (Better with Berries) says
My favorite way to have pasta is in lasagna – but this looks delicious too!
Jessamy @ The Rambling Asian says
I love pasta with butter and parm cheese!!!! Sometimes sauce, and if I am having whole wheat pasta then alfredo!!!
Danica @ It's Progression says
My husband and I love pasta (any Italian food, really). We actually had a huge pasta bar for the meal at our rehearsal dinner in June!
Linda says
That looks delicious! I love fettucine Alfredo!
Arimey says
I’m definitely a penne gal. Baked with lots of sauce and a good quality parm cheese!
Lauren says
Girl this looks great! I’ve never made a pie out of pasta but now I’m willing to give it a shot! :)
Tracey says
I just love pasta with marinara sauce with loads of veggies! My favorite!
monique says
my favorite way to eat pasta is with broccoli
Erin says
Pasta with marinara and TONS of veggies like artichokes, broccoli, black olives, mushrooms, the list could go on and on!!
Kalee says
I love any kind of pasta with spicy marinara, chicken sausage and parmesan cheese!
Michelle S. says
I love pasta, italian, american or mexican, anyway is good. However, when I’m looking for a quick and great-tasting meal, I love Taco Pasta bake. YUM!
Katy @ Couch to 5Katy says
Grilled Chicken + Broccoli+ Pasta and toss in a mixture of mushroom soup and parmesan cheese thinned with milk. Kind of like a healthier alfredo!
Sarah B says
Good old regular spaghetti with spicy marinara and turkey meatballs!
Aria says
I make a mean baked ziti :) which is one of my fav ways to eat pasta! That or whole wheat thin spaghetti with my moms homemade sauce!!
Allison says
With meatballs!! Delicious.
Melissa says
As baked ziti!
Carissa says
mmmm..that looks amazing!!!! I’m totally craving carbs in my post-all inclusive haze!! I like cheesy, baked pasta best!
Erica @ For the Sake of Cake says
Yum! I’m definitely pinning this to try soon!
I am a huge pasta lover — any way, shape or form is good for me!
Patricia says
Oven-roasted cherry tomatoes and garlic tossed with pasta. yum!
Erica says
I typically use pasta to make lasagna but this spaghetti pie looks incredible! Definitely on my “must make ASAP” list!
Arianna says
This looks amazing and my family I think will love it! Always enjoy finding something healthy they will eat since they don’t always agree with my healthy eating lifestyle! Love loading WW pasta with chunky tomato sauce and veggies! Yum! When I was little, I was addicted to Butter and Parmesan noodles, would explain a lot of weight gain! Hahaha!
erica says
i love pasta tossed with roasted veggies (particularly asparagus, mushrooms, tomatoes), homemade tomato sauce, garlic, and freshly grated parmesan cheese!
ashley says
I love beef bolognese!
Stephanie says
Yum!! My favorite pasta is angel hair tossed with shrimp, tomatoes, artichokes, sauteed garlic and onion, a bit of olive oil, balsamic vinegar and basil. Another winner :)
Lauren MEC says
I would make this Spaghetti Pie first thing with my pasta! Yummm :)
Kristen says
That looks amazing! I never thought of having spaghetti as a pie! My all time favorite pasta dish is penne with vodka sauce…a guilty pleasure!
Laura @Running Maryland says
I love love love mac ‘n cheese. But I really dislike spaghetti pie. Your’s looks good but I am a saucy girl :) I love lots of sauce and a little pasta so I feel like the pie never has enough.
Emily says
I like to keep it simple! Garlic, parm cheese and butter!! Yum!
Katie @ running4cupcakes says
Spaghetti pie is so yummy and so easy… Such a great dish to use leftover pasta!
Briana says
I’m a simple marinara and pasta kinda girl!
Kelly says
I like spaghetti with homemade meatballs ! such a classic :-) Although I have had spaghetti pie and it is pretty darn delicious!
Sara says
Oh my gosh, I hadnt thought about spaghetti pie in so long, but it is definitely an old fave! My mom used to make a version w/cream cheese & ground turkey, but Im going to have to give your lightened up version a try!
Maria says
Any type of baked pasta is a fav of mine!
Andrea @ Vegvacious says
That looks so delicious!!! This might be my new favourite way to enjoy spaghetti – I can’t wait to try it.
Lindsay says
Definitely under some of my mom’s chicken parm!
Kristy says
I love pasta + evoo + steamed broccoli!
Meg @ My Chocolate Covered Life says
I absolutely love pasta with a good sauce: bolognese, vodka, or pesto are my favorites. I blame my semester abroad in Florence for my pasta addiction!
Amanda Brezgel says
I love a good pasta salad with fresh veggies and Italian dressing. :)
Jenna says
I love fettuccini Alfredo with chicken and spinach! Yum!
Natalie says
spaghetti with an avocado lime olive oil sauce got the idea from a post twopeas&theirpod
Laura S says
Wow, that looks amazing. I have to try it!
Maggie says
I love tossing a bunch of veggies into a steaming pot of spaghetti and then just add some olive oil and parmesean cheese!
Ash says
Baked with sauce and Morningstar spicy chicken. It’s perfect with some sprinkled cheese on top and a glass (or two!) of red wine!
Kylee says
I love to sauté up any veggies I have in olive oil and garlic and throw in some shrimp and mix it all with the pasta! Quick, easy, delicious dinner!
mailoha says
My favorite way to eat or prepare pasta: spaghetti & turkey meatballs!!
Megan S. says
calories aside…i love it with chicken, alfredo sauce and broccoli!
Jenn says
I love pasta salad and pasta with pesto sauce! Yummy!
Gina @ Health, Love, and Chocolate says
I love making chilled noodle salads.
Eliza says
Oh this looks delicious, and I love the concept of Barilla Plus.
My favorite way to eat pasta is usually with tomato sauce and lots of herbs and cheese!
Kelly says
My favorite way to eat pasta is with homemade meatballs and sauce. Takes a little bit more time but so worth it!
Lauren B. says
I’d have to say that my homemade lasagna is my favorite pasta dish- healthy yet hearty!
Katie says
I love a good pesto pasta!
Rebecca says
I love whole wheat pasta with homemade fresh pesto and lots of veggies, especially fresh corn sliced off the cob!
Kortney says
My favorite pasta dish is spaghetti! So either that or noodles with seasoned chicken, veggies, and parmasian cheese :)
Caitlin @ This Bride's Joyride says
I have to say my favorite is the classic spaghetti and meatballs! We used to have it at least once a week for family dinners:)
Katie R says
My favorite way to eat pasta is smothered in my family’s sauce recipe. It combines the usual: ground beef, onion, garlic, oregano, whole tomatoes, tomato sauce…and a few less common items: Parmesan cheese, bacon grease (to cook the ground beef), and it is tasty!
Lauren says
My favorite way is rotini pasta with a spicy marinara, fresh veggies, and either parmesan or goat cheese! Delish!
Abby says
Never made a spaghetti pie… But made pasta tonight! Loving the vineyard Bertoli sauces.
Caitlin says
My fav way to eat pasta is with spinach and chicken sauage from TJs tossed with oil and garlic… yum yum!:)
Michelle says
I love traditional spaghetti with meat sauce.
Cellabella says
That looks so delicious! I normally like pasta with a cream sauce or tons of garlic-y olive oil-y vegetables, but I’m going to have to make your spaghetti pie – thanks for the giveaway!
Laura Lea says
HOLY COW this is RIGHT up my alley!!! I haven’t even tried it but I think this is my favorite way to eat pasta haha! But truthfully, a cheesy baked pasta or lasagna is one of my favorite things ever. Something about how the cheese gets crispy and nutty and everything blends together. DROOOLLL.
Jenny says
I love pasta with marinara sauce, garlic and lots of veggies (spinach, broccoli, zucchini, yellow squash…mmm)! Sometimes I add veggie meatballs for some added protein.
Emly Teal says
I love to eat pasta with a simple marinara sauce and tons of delicious veggies!
Jordan K says
Spaghetti with pesto is my fav!
Tiphani says
Spaghetti with my husbands homemade spaghetti sauce!
Amanda says
Every sunday I make a homemade red sauce with red wine and a vegetarian bolognese, I crave it weekly!
Ania says
Gluten free pasta ; ) with plentyyyy of veggies….and feta cheese!
Although I had a tuna/avocado mix the other day which was yummy!
Hannah says
I love pasta with pesto! So good!
Lindsay says
Pasta with any kind of white wine sauce is pure heaven… yum :)
Jessica says
I love my pasta with some spicy peanut sauce – asian style!!
Danielle says
My favorite way to eat pasta is in mac and cheese!! I try to healtify with using laughing cow or reduced fat ricotta w reduced fat cheddar, whole wheat Barilla, and adding spinach or broccoli.
Maya says
I love making seafood pasta dishes–tomato based sauce, pesto, light olive oil–anything goes with good seafood!
amy says
asian style, love some good thai noodles!!
katie says
definitely pasta with olive oil and homemade pesto.
Tori K says
Not gonna lie, I love and can totally just eat cooked noodles with a little melted butter!
Susannah says
I make a mean homemade lasagna for my family using whole grain lasagna noodles. They absolutely love it, and I love the healthier alternative! I also love making clam linguine with an awesome spicy tomato sauce. Thanks for this awesome giveaway.
Claire Smith says
I love to crumble up a veggie burger into my favorite marinara sauce and serve it over noodles. I also like eating cold noodles with a splash of olive oil and a bit of salt.
Amy P. says
My favorite pasta dish is putting shrimp scampi with lemon butter sauce and parm. cheese over whole wheat linguine. Serve it with roasted asparagus and I’m in heaven!
Michele says
My favorite way to eat spaghetti is when my mom makes spaghetti and meat sauce!!! It doesn’t have homemade sauce or freshly made pasta or anything, just a box of pasta, canned sauce, and ground beef……but it’s amazing!!! Reminds me of family dinners growing up when we would all be together at the kitchen table!!
Kami says
I’ll eat pasta any and every way I can get it!! Yummy!
Sydney says
HOLY YUM! That looks fantastic and like a recipe I really need to try! I think I would be the favorite roommate if I made that one night!
Sarah Griffis says
My boyfriend and I make homemade pasta carbonara! It’s our favorite!
jamie says
i like leftover pasta- cold and easy to throw on salads. usually with a pesto sauce yumm!
Taryn says
Yum! I haven’t had pasta all summer but this makes me crave a pasta/spinach/grilled asparagus/shrimp concoction that was my go to last spring.
Pasta + Shrimp is a win in my book!
Ellie says
Wowwwzaaa this looks heavenly indeed! I love how it all came and stuck together perfectly too. My Fave way of eating pasta is through something really bold and zesty/lemony!
Chris says
Any cold pasta salad with lots of veggies and a great dressing is the best!!
Shannon says
Gotta go with a classic way to eat pasta: spaghetti with meatballs! :) I love pasta in different ways, but this way has got to be my all time favorite.
dee says
I love my pasta with homemade sauce!! I load my sauce up with all sorts of goodies! Crushed tomatoes simmered with mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, zucchini, egg plant, TONS of cilantro, a few spices, and whatever ground meat I have on hand!
Amanda says
Pasta with olive oil and spinach!
Jenn L says
I love pasta with Bolognese sauce best!
Carrie @ Lift Eat Repeat says
Chicken fettuccine Alfredo with breadsticks!
Kellie says
I love pasta with marinara and lots of cheese!
Beks says
When I was in college and pasta was pretty much all I could afford, I’d get the whole wheat kind (didn’t matter what shape. Not picky), and then carmelize onions in garlicky olive oil and add cheese. It was my go-to dish whenever I had people over and I became known as the pasta queen. Love pasta! :-)
Andrea says
I make a spicy shrimp, tomato, and basil pasta that I love. Topped with some freshly grated parmesan :)
Sheila says
I have a spaghetti bake that I love, but this looks & sounds much healthier. I’m anxious to try it…thanks for sharing!!! :)
Meagan says
I love spaghetti with meat sauce!
Carrie says
My favorite way to eat pasta is with onions, mushrooms and peppers tossed in a garlic butter sauce…maybe some chicken thrown on top too!
Florence says
whole wheat pasta with homemade pesto sauce
Lisa says
I love pasta any way! But my favorite is with my family’s sauce recipe…it is so delicious & comforting!
Laurel C says
My favorite pasta dish is basil pesto, but this looks really good and I have some ricotta that I need to use up so I’ll have to try it out!
Kristin says
I love my dad’s spaghetti carbonara!
Anu says
Pasta in Italy is the best! So simple but so flavorful and fresh!
Stacy says
I love baked pasta!
HandmadeSuccess says
I love my pasta tossed in garlic and butter! xox
Connie says
um this looks amazing…i may or may not be drooling;) i actually don’t eat that much pasta, but when i do, i just top it with some tomato sauce, nutritional yeast, and chicken. i would love to make your recipe for my family though..i think they’d really love it!
Connie says
oh and random, but i thought about you today because i literally just landed after 14 hours of disaster at the airport with many delays and “severe turbulence” on the plane. i know how much you hate flying! hahah i was hoping no one on my flights had bad flying anxiety :/
Allison @ Running Through Red Lights says
My favorite ways to eat pasta… Macaroni and cheese, butternut squash ravioli, penne a la vodka sauce, Italian pasta salad, the list could go on forever!
Kayla says
regular old pasta is my favorite way to eat it: with meat sauce or meatballs of course!
Sarah @ Practice Princess says
WOW spaghetti pie looks delicious, never attempted this before – my family will love it! Could be our new mac & cheese :) Thanks for the inspiration!
Kristen @ notsodomesticated says
I love their pasta!! And funny enough, I just posted one of my favorite pasta dishes ever on my blog yesterday. It’s so easy but so delicious!
Jessica p says
I like to mix it with some Italian dressing and cooked veggies :)
Carol T. says
your spag pie looked so yummy!!! I like to mix pasta with veggies, frsh tomatoes and parm cheese
Marie says
My friends and I ate pasta-butter-shaky cheese (kraft parm.) every day for many summers in a row! I pretty much love pasta in every kind of dish!
Danielle@cleanfoodcreativefitness says
Wow this recipe looks amazing! Totally passing it along to my pasta loving mother and sister! I have to now enjoy brown rice pasta cause I’m g free but I love it simple just with a little fresh tomato sauce
Angie says
My favorite way to eat pasta is to add grilled chicken, green peppers, spinach, a little chicken broth and parmesan cheese!
Nikki says
My favorite way to eat pasta is with grilled salmon, Laughing Cow Cheese, and asparagus
Rachel says
That pie looks amazing! I love pasta especially when paired with some fresh seafood and red chile or spicy marinara sauce of some sort!
Linz @ Itz Linz says
I love adding whatever and however many veggies I can find in my fridge/freezer/garden!
Brenda says
That looks good. I’ve never had spaghetti pie. I’m trying to cut back on my cheese intake- do you think the ricotta was necessary?
I love good old fashioned spaghetti and meatballs!
Michele says
I love pasta with spinach, roasted tomatoes, and marinara sauce!
Brandi R says
I have a spaghetti bake that I make to deliver to people in my church that is just delicious. I always make an extra batch for me, too!
Meganm says
I make spaghetti pie too! My favorite pasta is baked ziti
Lindsay @ Typically Late says
This. Looks. Amazing!
My favorite way to eat pasta is baked spaghetti – noodles, marinara, ground turkey, mozzarella, all mixed together…. yummmmm.
Emily says
My favorite way to eat pasta is with fresh pesto. yum :)
Becky Przy says
That looks sooo good! I am pretty boring but I love penne pasta, fresh tomato sauce, spinach and nooch.
Jordyn says
Omg!! It’s 8:00am in the morning and now I already want some pasta!
Christina says
My favorite way to have pasta is with Trader Joe’s Traditional Marinara sauce (the same one I think you used for your recipe – it’s the best!!) and their meatless meatballs.
Margie Visnick says
I love pasta with my homemade canned tomato herb sauce and stewed tomatoes from my garden…yummy!
Brianne says
I love to make spaghetti with my homemade marinara sauce! Always a favorite in my house!!
Erin M. says
With my dad’s sauce and meatballs!
Julie says
GF with pesto!
Alex @ Brain, Body, Because says
Covered in a cheesey sauce :)
Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
stephanie @cookinfanatic says
what a fun recipe idea, this looks really good!!!
Kelly says
Your spaghetti pie looks delicious! I enjoy a simple spaghetti marinara with lots of veggies.
Sarah B. says
That looks so good! That right there, looks like it could be my new favorite way to eat pasta, but I love eating pasta with alfredo sauce.
Maggie says
I love spaghetti with a little olive oil, shrimp, avocado and tomatoes!
Emily H says
I like to eat pasta cooked up with olive oil, roasted garlic and parm cheese! Yum!
Elisabeth says
I love a good plate of spaghetti. There’s nothing like it!
Katie says
My favorite is fra diavlo…Lots of seafood and spice!
Sienna says
I love pasta with a simple sauce of fresh tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper topped with fresh Parmesan!
Sarah says
I looove baked pastas – any shape or kind, covered with sauce and cheese and baked until crispy – yum!
Coco says
That looks absolutely divine. Pinned the recipe to make ASAP! My fav way to have pasta is in a spicy shrimp dish with red sauce one local restaurant near my parents makes…I request to go to that restaurant every time I’m in town!
Michelle says
I like to add roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, and some tomatoes! It’s delicious!
Vicki says
I think pasta is one of those things I could eat each day! I keep it simple with marinara sauce and lots of cheese!
Diana says
I love some al dente pasta with a fresh roasted tomato sauce and loads of garlic – can’t go wrong! Can’t wait to try out a spaghetti pie!
Kristin says
I love any type of pasta being the Italian girl I am :-) Pesto is my new favorite topping!!
Jody says
My Grandma’s sauce and meatballs… MMM nothing else ever beats that!
Sara says
I love lasagna. Your pie looks amazing!
Ashley W says
Favorite way is the ol’ fashioned way. Spaghetti, marinara, and lots of Parmesan cheese.
Brittany @ readrunrepeat says
I’ve already bookmarked that recipe for next week’s menu!!
Jenn @ Be YOU at Be Me says
I love cooked pasta and sauce cold leftovers!
Bryana says
I love pasta with a chunky marinara sauce and lots of Parmesan cheese!
Kristen P. says
I love Barilla Plus, I buy it all the time! I can remember growing up, I hated red sauce on spaghetti night (crazy bc I love it now!) so I would always eat just noodles with butter and parmesan. It’s definitely a guilty pleasure that I still indulge in from time to time!
nicole says
That looks awesome! and so easy to modify with your favorite protein/veggie add-ins…definitely will try it!
my favorite pasta is just a simple penne with a homemade marinara sauce. YUM!
Jasmine says
I’ll just cook the pasta , cut up a burger (whatever kind i have) and mix it in the noodles with ketchup…i know it might sound weird but when your in a rush and need something it’s pretty good.
mom#to#three says
Love pasta with my husband’s homemade sauce! Yum!!
kelly says
I may be pushing 27, but no one makes pasta like my mom! I love when I am home for a weekend and she makes it, it reminds me of swim team pre-meet dinners!
Ashley says
my favorite way is stuffed shells with ricotta!! sooo delicious!
Kelly S says
My favorite is al dente with some pesto sauce! amazing!
Suzanne @ Fit Minded Mom says
I think the question is, what way do I NOT like my pasta?! I love it all…..spaghetti and meat sauce, lasagna, manicotti and the list goes on and on!!
Kristin says
Love cold pasta salad, or pasta a little garlic, a little milk and some salt and pepper so good!
Bri says
I love veggie lasagna — definitely my favorite pasta dish!
Helen says
What is better than pasta with some homemade tomato sauce?!!
Kaitlyn says
There is just no wrong way to eat pasta, if you ask me!
christy says
Pasta tossed with olive oil, fresh tomatoes, basil and mozzarella!
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says
I love seafood alfredo pasta!
JenG says
i love just plain old pasta with homemade sauce.
Brynn says
I love to make pasta, toss it with sauce, meat and veggies and then top with some 2% motz and parm, bake for 10 min until golden brown. Similar to your pie- I can’t wait to try it!
Brigitt says
I recently discovered pasta carbonara. It was love at first bite. So easy, yet soo delicious!
Kate says
I love pasta with tons of fresh vegetables and some pesto. Goat cheese makes a great addition too!
Ashlee @ A Step in the Right Direction says
I am a huge fan of Rachael Ray’s Pizzagna I modify it to my tastes, but it is basically the ingredients you would like on a pizza in a pasta dish.
Katrina says
I love pasta with a little butter, salt and pepper! My husband and I have been having it twice a week lately!
Nikki A. says
Mmm, i love Pasta all ways possible! You can’t go wrong with pasta, it’s always good with some pesto and chicken! And of course mac ‘n cheese! :)
Jen Correa @ Mom's Gotta Run says
That looks so good. Pasta is good any way you make it. I’m Italian s it’s in my DNA. :)
Kristin says
I love pasta in any way, shape or form but my favorite is penne with fresh tomatoes, basil and mozzarella!
Caroline says
I’m a weirdo and love my pasta cold (ideally the morning after we had it for dinner!) My favorite type to eat cold would be lasagna :)
Nicole says
That spaghetti pie looks delicious! I am definitely adding that to my weekend to-do list, thanks so much for the inspiration :)
When I used to live in Buffalo, one of my fave restaurants was called “Chef’s” – a small little hole in the wall Italian place. They made the BEST spagehetti parm – basically pasta mixed in their homemade sauce, and covered in mozzarella cheese, then broiled to crisp it all up on top. Its so simple, yet out of this world! I try to re-create it every now and then, but never come close…
Alexandra says
Oh my gosh I just bought this Pasta at my local grocery store becuas Barilla Plus Pasta was BOGO this week! TOTALLY trying out that recipe tonight or tomorrow – Thanks Courtney :)
Karla says
My latest way to enjoy pasta is with imitation crab and health infield Alfredo sauce. It’s sooooo good!
LIsa M says
I hate to say it but a good plate of spaghetti and meat sauce is the go to in our house. I have been trying to sneek more veggies in so the kids don’t notice.
Nikki says
My favorite way to eat pasta is with my Grandma’s whole made sauce and meatballs!
Courtney says
I love pasta mixed with roasted veggies and feta cheese on top!
Kristen says
Pasta with pesto and shrimp is my favorite!
Kate says
I’m a traditional girl. Spaghetti and meatballs are my favorite!
Melanie says
I love a good chicken noodle soup! Noodles & Company makes an awesome one.
Brooke says
I love pasta salad. It is so versatile and you can make so many variations! Love it!
mandee says
my favorite way to eat pasta is with red gravy the way my Nonna and Mom make it…. and with some of their meatballs on the side. best thing ever!
Blair Bostrom says
I love any kind of lasagna!
Jenna says
Pasta is definitely my favorite carb, but my favorite way lately to eat it has been in a stir fry with a spicy peanut sauce.
Jill says
I have a real easy recipe for Chicken Manicotti that is good
Tierney says
I love making spicy chicken rigatoni with pasta! Plus you can make extra sauce and Can it for later on other types of pasta!
Stephanie @ LiveCookLove says
I love to eat pasta with a lot of steamed broccoli, carrots and homemade tomato sauce on top!
Elaine says
I love pasta with roasted veggies and vodka sauce. YUM!
Karleen says
I am totally digging using the spaghetti squash as noodle substitute althought I would choose barila if I were to use real noodles:) nothing much involved though: a little olive oil, Parmesan cheese, sliced tomatoes, maybe some artichoke if I have some on hand
Sarah says
This looks so delicious! I must try it. I am a big fan of Barilla’s pasta and it’s always a good price at the grocery store. I like regular spaghetti with chicken sausage and broccoli or ground turkey and squash too.
Nicole @ Curly Mommy says
Ummm, I love pasta ANY way. I guess if I HAD to pick a favorite, it would be baked ziti :) :)
Taylor says
I’m not a big sauce fan so I just boil up some pasta and eat it plain!
Amanda says
I love just plain ol’ spaghetti with butter and parmesan! Yummy!!
Lauren says
My favorite way to eat pasta is with lots of fresh veggies, garlic, basil and olive oil!! YUM
LaChelle says
We eat pasta all kinds of ways at our house, but I still crave and have to make…..good ol’ stove top Mac N Cheese: butter, melted velveeta and a splash of milk. My Grandma used to make this “homemade” MAC N CHEESE for us and it’s still just as good as when I was a kid.
jen says
my mom’s baked ziti!
Wanda Ward says
I love spaghetti and cheese!!!!
Natalie D says
My favorite way to eat pasta is as a way to use up leftovers… I cook up some pasta then throw it in a frying pan with some olive oil and add whatever leftover veggies and chicken i have, plus a little feta or goat cheese and its a nice way to make leftovers a little more interesting!
Katie says
That looks delish! Can’t wait to try that recipe! My fav way is very simple, olive oil, some parm & al dente veggies! Yum!
Christina says
I love a simple pasta with olive oil, basil, garlic, and lots of fresh veggies. Delish!
Alex @ therunwithin says
Because I am Celiac, I like to find new gluten free pastas while still making the normal pasta for friends when they come over.
CK says
I love pasta with a white wine and lemon sauce! The hubs and I switched to whole wheat pasta in 2007 and haven’t gone back. We love the Barilla brand for this reason.
Carol says
I would have to say just spaghetti mixed with onions, green peppers , mushrooms and some fresh cherry tomatoes in different colors and fresh herbs and parmesan cheese all swirled together…along with some garlic bread.
Kristina says
Its a toss up between classic spagetti with meat sauce (with a bunch of added veggies to the sauce!) and a mix of very fresh, sauteed veggies and penne. YUM!
Brianne A. says
My favorite way to eat pasta is with cooked chopped tomato ,basil, garlic, and onion with lots of freshly grated parmesean cheese. Yum!
Ashlee says
I like to line a tall casserole dish with sliced tomato, fil with pasta and sauce, top with sliced tomatoes and cheese and bake! Yum!
Nicole W. says
I love spaghetti the plain old fashion way, give me some marina and meatballs with some freshly grated parm on top. Yummy!!!
Lexi says
i love pasta and all things carby. so i like to keep things really simple with a little bit of cheese, garlic salt, and butter!
Chelsea L. says
That looks awesome! I like that kind of pasta, too (actually…it might be in my pantry right now). My favorite thing is baked pasta (cue: Mmmmm). My trick is to use fire-roasted tomatoes in my homemade sauce :)
Emily says
I have a spaghetti pie type bake that I make. But I use grated sweet potato, spinach and mushrooms as the veggies to bulk it up. So yum.
Brenna says
I don’t eat much pasta but my favorite is my Mom’s lasagna!
Mallory says
I love mine with some marinara sauce, spinach, mushrooms, red bell peppers, chicken sausage, and lots of red pepper flakes! Then I top it with some feta. Magical
Alexandra says
cold pasta loaded with veggies and an awesome vinaigrette is the best!
Haley says
Any kind of pasta is awesome! I especially love whole wheat spaghetti, tortellini carbonara, and lasagna!
crystal c. says
I love pasta. I don’t like seafood pasta sauces but beyond that I love it all! Especially mac and cheese. Whenever I am in the south it is a must have for me. My husband and I both love it so much it was the one item that HAD to be served at our wedding. At let me just tell you it was out of this world!!! Thanks for the giveaway! :)
Rochelle says
I like to make a good, creamy spinach lasagna ;-)
Lindsay @ LindsayInNYC says
I’m a little traditional but I love a good spaghetti with sauce and garlic bread!
Debbie (Accidently Delish) says
oh my good golly that looks amazing.
i haven’t done it in forever, but my favorite way to eat pasta is seriously pasta loaded with Parmesan cheese. so bad, but soooo good.
kbarr428 says
My favorite is to make traditional spaghetti and sauce and put it on a peice of buttered bread for a spaghetti sandwich, inner fat kid in me!
stephanie*s says
I love pasta as long as there is cheese involved :)
Sue says
I love pasta with pesto and fresh veggies. My kids love tortellini with a “lightened-up” alfredo sauce, chopped ham, and peas. This spaghetti pie is DEFINITELY going into the rotation! Thanks :-)
Heather C says
Favorite way to eat pasta is in baked form: ziti/lasagna!
Kristen B says
I love to roast veggies when they are about to spoil and toss them with some pasta, olive oil, and parmesan. It is a staple in our house since we have a CSA membership and only two mouths to feed!!!
Nancy says
Well, I hate to admit it, but I eat pasta cold! I fix for my family (spaghetti or ziti, ot penne), they eat it hot and then I put it in the fridge and have it for lunch the next day cold! Don’t eat it when it’s hot, weird, I know!
Courtney Snyder says
My favorite way to eat pasta is with cut up hot dogs lol not macaroni and hot dogs but noodles and hot dogs with a little spaghetti sauce or salsa…just made it randomly one day and now i love it!
Mary Burns says
W/ Avocado Pesto
ashley says
Favorite way to eat pasta, that may be the hardest question ever! I love all pasta with all types of toppings and sauces. I love it with seafood, veggies everything!!
Susan says
My favorite and easy way to eat pasta is to saute some peppers, mushrooms, and onions with some sliced flavored chicken sausage, cook the pasta and mix a cup of cooked pasta and a cup and a half of the veggie chicken mix in my favorite bowl – yum. BTW, I make a point of buying Barilla because they opened up a huge plant near where I live in western NY and brought some much needed job opportuntities to this community.
Melissa says
my fav is simply spaghetti and meatballs with a spicy red sauce:))
Raychel says
I love pasta with meatballs and a classic marinara… simple is sometimes the best!
Danica says
I love to make spaghetti with marinara sauce and add in tons of fresh steamed broccoli… sooo good!
LNK says
I love pasta carbonara with an egg on top!
Jen says
I love pasta with vodka sauce! YUM!!!
Olivia says
I love pasta with goat cheese, mushrooms and spinach!
Tami says
I love eating it simple with just cheese and no sauce!
Kristin says
Nothing beats tossing bowtie pasta with a little bit of olive oil, fresh basil, mozzarella, and diced tomatoes. Yum!
natalie@thesweetslife says
love vodka pasta or mushroom fettucine!
Lauren @ Call Me Mrs. Rapp says
I love to prepare pasta with a homemade sauce. It’s a little extra work but so worth the result. My favorite homemade sauces are marinara meat sauce (w/ ground turkey!), roasted red pepper and goat cheese Alfredo, and pesto. Yum!
Torry says
this looks so good – i think i might have to try it!
i love pasta pretty much anyway that it can be made!
Jaclyn says
Pasta makes me think of this delicious spaghetti lasagna casserole my mom makes. It is the only way I will eat spaghetti! YUM!
Andrea says
My newly-discovered favorite way to enjoy pasta is by topping it with Martha Stewart’s recipe for homemade meatballs and pasta sauce!
katie says
Can’t go wrong with pesto!
Katie B:> says
I like pasta with a ton of veggies thrown in. Summer and fall veggies like zucchini and squash are the way to my heart…Asparagus is really good along with spinach.
Roz says
My favorite pasta sauce is mixing a marinara with alfredo. Most of the time I cannot make this from scratch, but it is a delicious combo.
Lizzie says
I love that the pie has a curly crust! My favorite way to cook pasta would have to be my italian grandmother’s spaghetti (she always swore by Barilla)…it might take 5 hours to prep, but it’s legendary in my family!
Marilyn says
I like pasta with olive oil, veggies, and spices.
Kristin says
Pasta with marinara and mushrooms is my fave!
Carly M says
I love lasagna – it’s my absolute favorite, so much cheese! I like to mix grated carrots in with the marinara sauce to get an extra blast of veggies.
Luci says
I love pasta any way!
kolya says
Pasta with good ol’ Ragu tomato sauce (original). Reminds me of childhood and my mom!
Julia @cookandburn.com says
I love to prepare a lighter version of spaghetti ala carbonara and just last night we had spaghetti with spicy shrimp and veggie arrabiata sauce. Delicious!
Ashley S says
My favorite way to eat pasta is my own spinach manicotti!
Kari says
Lasagna for sure – yummmmy!
Lauren @ Chocolate, Cheese and Wine says
Pasta with vodka sauce is definitely my favorite :)
Nicole F. says
Nothing tastes as good as my mother’s homemade sauce : ) but if I’m not feeling tomato that day, I love tossing pasta with grilled or garlic roasted veggies!
Ryan S. says
My favorite (unhealthy) way to eat pasta is with lots of butter, black pepper and Parmesan cheese!
Renee says
Best way to eat pasta is with fresh basil and tomatoes.
Jocelyn says
Barilla is the best! We love it topped with sauteed mushrooms, artichokes, spinach, and tomatoes–YUM!
Tess J says
Love pasta pretty much anyway ;) Although I actually roll with thai style pasta dressed with tons of peanut sauce and fresh steamed veggies.
lindsay says
pretty simple – grated parm and peas, added to any kind of pasta (although my favorite is shells or rigatoni)
Amy says
My favorite way to eat pasta is with white sauce and broccoli!
Paige says
I love pasta! You definitely can’t go wrong with mac n cheese! Yum! Especially with a variety of cheeses!
erin says
That looks amazing! I’m definitely going to try that recipe! Thanks for sharing!
Katie Kay says
Artichokes and pesto = yummy in my tummy
Lydia L. says
That looks awesome! My new favorite way to prepare pasta is your buffalo mac & cheese recipe..I tried it the other day and my husband said it was the best thing I ever made. Thanks =)
Kate says
I love pasta with evoo, lots of garlic, lemon, red pepper flakes, basil, and Parmesan!
Erin says
I like making Hungry Girls Alfredo with tofu shiratake noodles! But any stir fry is a close second…if I really want to splurge then Olive Gardens never ending pasta :)
Hannah R. says
I love Mark Bittman’s recipe for Spaghetti with Fried eggs, so so good:)
Corinna says
I love eating spaghetti with my mom’s homemade meat sauce!
Bek @ Crave says
Awesome! I’ve never heard of a spaghetti pie before (aussie’s once again behind the eight ball) but I’d like to try one ;)
Floey says
That looks like a edible bird’s nest! hehehe