Have any leftover spaghetti? Some veggies that need to be used up before they go bad? Then consider making this pasta pie. I always have a few different veggies left over that I didn’t use in other things, it could be one zucchini, or half of a red pepper, a little broccoli, whatever! It doesn’t matter what kind you have, just put them all on a roasting pan drizzle with olive oil and roast at 400 degrees.
Make sure you season and flavor your veggies good, I have a Tuscan dry seasoning I used along with some garlic, fresh basil, salt and pepper. The veggies I had on hand were, eggplant, red pepper, red onion, broccoli, and a few frozen peas I had left in a bag.
Take your leftover spaghetti, mine had a light marinara sauce already on it, but it doesn’t have to have sauce on it at all. If you don’t have leftover spaghetti you can just cook up 1/2 lb. Drain it, and while it’s still warm, add 1 beaten egg, some grated cheese, salt and pepper, then mix this up with your spaghetti. Place everything into your buttered 10″ pie plate, you might not have to use all the pasta just make sure it covers the pie plate, because that will be your “crust”.Place your roasted veggies on top of your pasta “crust”. In a bowl whisk 3 eggs, grated Romano, and about 1/2 cup of half and half cream, and pour this all over your pie. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
Uncover and sprinkle with a little more cheese, and bake for 10 minutes more.
Let it rest for at least 10 minutes before you slice it up. Cut into wedges.
All you need to top this off is a nice salad on the side and your meal is complete!This is so good, and the best part is nothing went to waste! And in this economy, that’s a good thing!
Buon Appetito!!
I’m Marie, a wife, mother, mother-in-law, and gramma of two beautiful girls. My passion is food, clear and simple but especially Italian food, hence the name of my blog, Proud Italian Cook. I want you to feel right at home here so grab a cup of coffee, I’ll get the pastries, take a look around and enjoy your visit! {
I just found this one and can’t wait to make it. I’ve made other versions of pasta pie, but this one looks so much better. Thanks!
Whoa! That looks incredible! Can’t wait to try making it!
Thanks for stopping by my blog. I have yours saved so I can keep checking it for new Italian recipes!
Awesome idea for getting rid of leftover veggies and definitely something I am going to try instead of praying I find a use before they have to go to the compost bin.
Thank you for the visuals. If someone had just told me about this recipe, I think I would have immediately dismissed it but this looks so yummy, I’m going to try it for sure.
This is a great recipe. I’m so pleased I found you. (I’m having a quiet afternoon reading your past posts – got to try that timpano.)
That looks amazing. All of that pasta and veggies. Yummy.
(I’ve been noticing I use the word amazing a lot when I comment on people’s blogs. I need some new adjectives.)
The only problem is that “leftover spaghetti” is a bit of an oxymoron for me. 😉
I love spaghetti pie… And Brown Rice pie… Great way to use up the leftovers!
Very pretty, I might add ;-))
I love this idea!! Perfect meal to make after visiting the local farmer’s market 🙂
I love your new look, sweetie! Bellissima! Also, I like this idea of pasta pie. So many times I have more pasta than I have sauce & it drives me crazy trying to figure out what to so with it. I might make too much pasta tonight just for the leftovers!
xoxox Amy
Another yummy dish for me to try!
Looks great particularly that last photo- I got a sudden longing for lunch when I saw it! 🙂
Just wanted to let you know I had some market vegetables to use up and made this for Sunday supper, the food critic raved!!
My grandma used to make something a lot like this. I sure wish she cooked as I am craving one now! There is nothing like a good dish to drum up delicious memories.
Hey I’m glad to find a fellow foodie in blogdom! Your blog and your dishes look wonderful. I make a similiar spaghettie pie that my family has loved for years and now my daughters make it for their family. I’m glad I found you through Knittingmania and I can see that I’ll have some great new dishes to try thanks to you!
Dustye’s Kitchen
Wow Marie,
This dish looks incredible. Love the new look to your blog too!
Okay, I haven’t seen this before. What a great idea and economical way to use odds and ends in the fridge!
I’m definitely making this with my leftovers.
It’s great to use leftovers to create new recipes, this kind of pie is always wonderful…it’s almost time for dinner, you made me so much hungry now, thanks for sharing!!!!
Have a nice weekend, a big kiss, ciao =)
Marie – you have some of the best ideas!
I spy pretty flowers on the windowsill…
Blog looks fantastic!
This looks good and easy. That’s my kind of recipe.
Like the new look of your blog! Also, this looks delicious. I’ve never eaten pasta pie before.
This is something I’ve never made Marie, great idea to use leftovers. Your garden always looks lovely in the background,really colourful, you should post some pics, I’d love to see it as we are getting ours done at the moment, I might steal some ideas;)
That is brilliant, Marie! I am definitely going to make this — I love using things up, too, and this is a great way to do it. We can now dub you “Proud Italian Frugal Cook”! — Bella!
I’m definitely making this … pasta pie …brilliant ! so easy to make ! THANKS !
Wow, this brings back memories. My Italian mother used to make something like this when I was growing up. This inspires me to do it! By the way, I love your new look for your blog! Brava!
Not only does this look spectacular, but I needed an idea like this for dinner tonight! Yay! This is definitely going in my oven. What a wonderful recipe.
OK, that may be the most wonderful thing I’ve ever seen. Wow! Must try making it. You’re out of control! 🙂
Love, love, love the new banner.
Wow Marie! Look at your new digs! Site looks great, but it did before also. A big hug to you and congrats on your spot in the Tribune! OMG, that is fabulous!
Your pie looks very nice. I have made these before and are always a big hit. I like your idea of using up leftover veggies! I will give that one a try soon!
Hope your are enjoying your summer!
Great dish, I’m definitely going to make it, I love spaghetti in every possible way. Ciao!
Hi Proud Italian Cook !
Im Lambros from Greece! What a wonderful blog you have! I love Italian food and especially spagetti, but my favourite dish is spagetti with Seafood (no matter, what kind of fish)!
Thus,I made a bilingual blog (Greek-English) called Psarotopos (Fish place) with Seafood (Greek and International kitchen)! I am expecting you (and your friends of course) there to tell me your opinion!!!
Regards,
Lambros
http://psarotopos.blogspot.com/
I’ll bet this tastes even better the next day reheated – what a great way to use up stuff and create something new every time!
What a fantastic idea. My family will just LOVE this. I also just love the new, fresh, white look of your site.
Oh, what a fun dish! My kids would get such a kick out of this! I bet it’s hearty, too! What a great take on primavera!
Wow Marie!! This dish looks fantastic!! The colors are spectacular and the vegetables are cooked to perfection!! 🙂 Promise you’ll remember us when you sign the big contract with Food Network! 🙂
Love your new layout..it is very eye catching!
That pasta pie looks great!
Oh wow, this looks absolutely fantastic! Really I have nothing else to say…I’m speechless 😉
A pasta pie? That is a brilliant idea. I must admit that I wasn’t sure when I read the title, but I have been converted.
baked pasta is such a christmas staple in many italian american households here on the east coast – is it the same for you in the middle of the country?
Oh my, I always have a piece of this veggie or that and usually just eat the leftover pasta as is … this is a wonderful idea and one I definitely will be borrowing.
Love the new makeover …
Looks delicious! I always have leftovers, will definately give this a try.
Beautiful new header for your blog Marie! I love it!
This looks “delizioso”!
My husband’s favorite way to use leftover spaghetti, especially when it has ricotta sauce, is to make a frittata. He’ll whip about four eggs with some parmesano cheese and pour it over the chopped up spaghetti & ricotta leftovers, and then fry it, turning once till crisp on both sides.
Everyone has leftover pasta and dreads eating it.
This is a great mothership recipe where toppings can be adjusted to tastes…thanks Marie!
Another lovely recipe, your blog is packed with the most amazing and delicious food, I thank you and my husband thanks you 🙂
I am telling all my friends/bloggers to check out your blog, I know they will love it to. Kathy.
ps I discovered your blog from Pat (Mille Fiori Favoriti) Thanks Pat xoxo.
Look at your new do! I love it. And that pie is fantastuc. I always have odds and end that need to be used up. Perfect.
This looks amazing! I love baked pasta and this looks too delicious to resist. I am going to try this next time I have some leftover pasta:) Yum! PS: Did you do something to your layout, something looks different to me. Cute:)