A delightful twist on a classic spaghetti pie, featuring a flavorful meat crust and cheesy spaghetti filling.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Ensure the oven is fully preheated for even cooking.
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, salt, pepper, and evaporated milk.
Mix gently to avoid overworking the meat, which can make it tough.
Press the meat mixture firmly onto the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate to form a crust.
Use the back of a spoon to evenly press the mixture into the plate.
Bake the meat crust in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes.
Check for doneness by ensuring the meat is fully cooked and no longer pink.
Carefully remove the pie plate from the oven and spoon off any excess drippings.
Let the crust cool slightly before adding the filling.
In a mixing bowl, combine the warm spaghetti, egg, parmesan cheese, and butter.
Ensure the spaghetti is warm to help the butter melt and mix evenly.
Spread the spaghetti mixture evenly into the baked meat crust.
Press the filling gently to ensure it is evenly distributed.
Top the spaghetti filling with pizza sauce, followed by mozzarella cheese and green bell pepper slices.
Layer the toppings evenly for a balanced flavor in every bite.
Bake the assembled pie in the oven for an additional 10 minutes.
Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let the pie stand for 5 minutes before slicing into wedges and serving.
Allowing the pie to rest helps it set and makes slicing easier.