TOMATO-BASIL SPAGHETTI PIE

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Spaghetti pie--a traditional Italian dish often made using leftover pasta--gets bumped up to center stage with just-cooked spaghetti, two types of cheese and tons of fresh herbs. A few shortcuts, including jarred sauce and cubed pancetta, make it easy to assemble for a crowd.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound spaghetti
One 24-ounce jar tomato-basil sauce
2 cups cubed fontina cheese (about 8 ounces)
1 cup milk
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups grated Asiago cheese (about 8 ounces)
One 6-ounce package cubed pancetta

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions for al dente. Drain well and let cool slightly.
  • Whisk together the tomato sauce, fontina, milk, basil, parsley, eggs, 1 cup of the Asiago, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Add the spaghetti and toss to coat.
  • Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add the pancetta. Cook until golden and crispy, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with the pasta and toss to combine. Let the skillet cool for 5 minutes.
  • Pour the pasta mixture into the skillet and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup Asiago on top. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbling and a knife inserted and turned in the center of the pie does not release any loose egg batter, 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Run a spatula underneath the pie to loosen the base. Slide it onto a serving plate and cut into wedges.

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