Impossible Pasta Pie (Printable)

Spaghetti baked with eggs, milk, and Italian cheeses creates a sliceable savory pie perfect for family dinners.

# 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

# Directions:

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 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, and half of the Parmesan to the egg mixture. Fold gently to distribute evenly.
06 - Transfer mixture to the prepared pie dish. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
07 - Bake for 35–40 minutes until the center is firm and the top is golden brown. A knife inserted in the center should come out clean.
08 - Let the pie rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This allows the custard to set for cleaner portions. Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Creates its own crust from a simple egg and milk batter, so theres no pastry to wrestle with
  • Feeds six people happily and tastes even better the next day as leftovers
02 -
  • Overcooking the pasta during boiling will make the final pie mushy, since it continues cooking in the oven
  • Cutting into the pie while its hot will cause the custard to run and your beautiful slices to collapse
03 -
  • Breaking the spaghetti into thirds before boiling makes it easier to serve and eat
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan instead of pre-grated for better melting and flavor

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