Kittencals Spaghetti Pie Recipes

KITTENCAL'S SPAGHETTI PIE

Steps:

• Grease a round 2-quart casserole dish or an 11 x 7-inch baking dish.
• For the sauce; in a skillet or saucepan brown the ground beef with onion and red chili flakes until no longer pink.
• Drain fat then add in garlic, oregano and basil; cook for 2 minutes.
• Add in tomato sauce, mushrooms and 1/2 teaspoon salt, bring to a boil over medium heat stirring.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30-40 minutes stirring occasionally, season with more salt to taste if desired.
• Meanwhile cook the spaghetti in boiling water until almost tender (undercook the spaghetti as it will soften up even more when baked in the oven) drain in a colander then rinse under cold water, drain well again then place into a large bowl.
• Add in melted butter, garlic powder, eggs, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and black pepper; using clean hands toss/mix until well combined (use hands for mixing spaghetti this will not work with a spoon) season with salt to taste if desired.
• TO ASSEMBLE; spread the spaghetti mixture evenly into bottom of the pie plate, pressing down with hands to flatten.
• In a bowl mix 2 cups cottage cheese with 1/4 cup Parmesan and 1 cup mozzarella cheese cheese then spread over the spaghetti.
• Dollop the tomato sauce mixture over the cottage cheese then spread out with a spoon.
• Top with 1 cup or more of mozzarella cheese.
• Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
• Uncover and continue to bake 10-15 minutes more or until hot and bubbly.

KITTENCAL'S DELICIOUS MEATY PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven heat oil, then add in the basil, oregano, chili flakes, bay leaf and onion; saute, stirring with a wooden spoon for about 4 minutes (this will release the flavors in the spices).
• Add in garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add in tomato paste and cook stirring with a wooden spoon for 2 minutes.
• Add in ground beef and sausage meat; cook until well browned (about 10 minutes) drain any fat.
• Add in the wine and simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring.
• Add in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, mushrooms, sugar, 2 tablespoons salt, Worcestershire sauce; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer partially covered for about 2 hours (or you can simmer for longer on low heat).
• Season with black pepper.
• Remove the bay leaf and serve over hot cooked pasta then sprinkle with lots grated Parmesan cheese.

KITTENCAL'S BEEF POT PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Prepare a 10-inch deep-dish pie plate or use a medium casserole dish.
• In a small saucepan cook the cubed potatoes and diced carrots together in boiling water with a teaspoon of salt until the potatoes are JUST until fork-tender (about 6-8 minutes) they should cook at the same time, don't worry if the carrots are a bit more firmer (do not overcook the potatoes) drain and set a side.
• Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add in onion, celery, dried chili flakes (if using) saute until soft (about 3-4 minutes).
• Add in garlic and cook 2 minutes.
• Stir in the tomato paste for 1 minute.
• Stir in flour, then whisk for 1 minute.
• Add in the gravy (or consomme or broth) whisk until thickened (about 2-3 minutes).
• Add in the Worcestershire sauce (ONLY if you are using just the beef broth, if you are using leftover beef gravy then omit).
• Add in the cooked beef and mushrooms; simmer for about 15-20 minutes on top of stove.
• Add in the cooked potatoes and carrots; mix to combine.
• Season with salt if needed.
• Pour the mixture into deep-dish pie plate or casserole dish.
• Top with pie pastry, leaving about 1-1/2 inches all around the dish.
• Flute the ends of the pastry all around the dish, then cut a couple of slits on top to let steam escape.
• Place on a baking sheet to catch any spills.
• Bake for about 40-45 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and the pastry is browned.
• Delicious!

KITTENCAL'S ITALIAN TOMATO PASTA SAUCE AND PARMESAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Prepare the meatball recipe as directed on the recipe; transfer to a plate cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use (the meatballs may be prepared up to 1 day in advance).
• Drain the diced tomatoes over a strainer.
• Coat bottom of large heavy-bottomed pot with olive oil, heat over medium heat.
• Saute onion with bay leaf, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper and crushed chili peppers for about 5-7 minutes or until the onions are transparent.
• Add in fresh garlic; cook stirring for 2 minutes.
• Add the tomato paste;mix and stir for about 2 minutes or until well combined with the onion mixture.
• Add in the wine; stir well to combine.
• Add the 2 cans crushed tomatoes (can use 3 cans if you are freezing some sauce) and the drained diced tomatoes, stir and bring to a light boil; boil for 5-8 minutes then reduce heat to low.
• Add in uncooked meatballs to the sauce (if you are adding the meatballs uncooked do not stir for 30 minutes or you may run the risk of them falling apart in the simmering sauce).
• Simmer uncovered on low heat for about 3-5 hours (the longer you simmer uncovered the thicker and richer your sauce will be so don't be afraid to simmer even 6 hours!) adding more salt if desired.
• Skim off any fat that might gather on top of sauce.
• Allow to cool to room temperature then refrigerate (with the meatballs in the sauce) a minimum of 1 day or up to 4 days before using.
• Use as much as desired then freeze the rest for another meal, just reheat the sauce on top of the stove or heat in microwave (this will freeze well for up to 6 months).
• Note: if desired, you can bake the meatballs in the oven before adding to the sauce.

KITTENCAL'S CHEESY SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Set oven to 400 degrees F.
• Grease a 9 x 9-inch or an 11 x 7-inch square baking dish.
• For potato topping; combine half a can of cheddar cheese soup with hot mashed potatoes; set aside.
• In a fry pan brown ground beef with oregano, chopped onion and garlic; drain off fat, then stir in Worcestershire sauce, mushrooms, shredded cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese.
• Meanwhile cook mixed veggies according to package directions; drain well then add to beef mixture along with the remaining half of cheese soup.
• Add in your choice of additions, then season with salt and pepper to taste; mix to combine and simmer uncovered for about 20-30 minutes over medium-low heat stirring occasionally.
• Spoon meat mixture into greased pan; spread the hot mashed potato mixture evenly over top.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes or until topping is light golden brown.
• Sprinkle 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese on top then allow to melt.
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• ADDITIONS, use one or all of 3/4 cups good quality beef broth mix/wisked with 2 tablespoons flour (for a thicker ground beef mixture) -- one can cream style corn/ one tablespoon Dijon mustard -- 1/3 cup Heinz chili sauce or ketchup -- 1/2 package of dry onion soup mix -- 2 tbsp Kitchen Bouquet browning sauce OR 1-2 small packages beef bouillon powder.