Southwestern Spaghetti Pie Recipe

Name: Southwestern Spaghetti Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghetti or 8 ounces linguine, uncooked; ½ cup skim milk; 1 egg; 1 lb ground pork; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1 jalapeno pepper, minced; 1 tablespoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; 1 (16 ounce) can low-sodium tomato sauce; 8 ounces monterey jack cheese or 8 ounces cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

8 ounces spaghetti or 8 ounces linguine, uncooked
½ cup skim milk
1 egg
1 lb ground pork
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 (16 ounce) can low-sodium tomato sauce
8 ounces monterey jack cheese or 8 ounces cheddar cheese

1
Preheat oven to 425F Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.
2
Whisk together the milk and egg and mix in the hot pasta in a greased 9 x 12 x 2-inch baking dish.
3
Cook the pork, onion, green pepper, garlic and jalapeno together ina large skillet over medium heat for about 6 minutes, until the pork is cooked through.
4
Drain off excess fat.
5
Stir the chilipowder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper into the pork and cook forabout 2 minutes.
6
Spread the meat over the pasta in the baking dish.
7
Sprinkle both cheeses evenly over the top.
8
Bake in the lower third of the oven for about 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the casserole begins to bubble.
9
Let stand 5minutes before serving.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces spaghetti or 8 ounces linguine, uncooked, ½ cup skim milk, 1 egg, 1 lb ground pork, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Spaghetti Pie falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Southwestern Spaghetti Pie

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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