Chili Spaghetti Pie

Chili Spaghetti Pie

If you need a  recipe for leftover chili, Chili Spaghetti Pie is the answer! Baked spaghetti noodles form the “crust” of the “pie,” then topped with homemade chili and cheese! This chili-pasta-bake is great for crowds-it’s easy, cost-efficient and filling! Serve with a crisp Caesar salad and call it dinner!  Don’t have any leftover chili? Make a batch of True Texas Chili first!

I love making this baked chili-pasta casserole on a cold evening. The seasoned chili paired with the buttery spaghetti noodles has a magical affect on my overall mood! This recipe is fast because it uses leftover chili and prep time is lickity-split fast: 9 minutes for the pasta, 20-30 minutes for the baked spaghetti noodles and a quick 5 minutes to melt the cheese.

Step by Step Instructions

This chili spaghetti pie recipe yields about 8 cups of cooked pasta and when topped with the chili, it serves about 4-6 as a main dish. I recommend you make the spaghetti crust first, then re-heat the chili before putting it over the pasta. Top the chili with cheese, pop the baking dish back in the oven and when the cheese has melted-dinner is ready.

If you make Chili Spaghetti Pie in a 9 x 13 casserole dish, use 2 lbs. of pasta, 6 eggs and bake the pasta 30 minutes. You want a big, fluffy crust of spaghetti and I’ve found that one pound of pasta works best in a small casserole dish or 9″ pie pan.

Can I Make This in Advance?

This dish works well made in advance. Assemble the pasta and chili and refrigerate up to 3 days or place in the freezer in a freezer-safe container. When ready to serve, top with shredded cheese, cover and bake 25-40 minutes on 350ºF. If you reheat the chili pasta casserole from the freezer, allow it to sit at room temperture 30 minutes prior to baking.

Print Recipe

Chili Spaghetti Pie

Baked spaghetti noodles are the "crust" for this chili casserole

Prep Time15 mins

Course: Entree

Cuisine: American

Calories: 100kcal

Author: Anecia Hero - SmartyPantsKitchen

Ingredients

• 1 lb. spaghetti noddles
• 3 whole eggs lightly beaten
• 4 cups chili leftover
• 4-6 ounces shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

Make the Spaghetti "Crust"

• Preheat oven to 350ºF
• Cook pasta according to directions on package; drain and all to sit for 5 minutes to cool thoroughly
• Lightly beat three eggs in a small bowl;set aside
• Lightly oil baking dish
• Place cooked spaghetti in large bowl
• Pour beaten eggs over spaghetti
• Using tongs, mix pasta and eggs until pasta is well coated
• Transfer pasta to baking dish
• Bake 20 minutes (See Notes-Bake the Pasta)

Assembly

• Scoop warmed leftover chili over baked spaghetti
• Top with cheese
• Bake at 350ºF until chili is hot and cheese is melted
• Allow dish to sit a few minutes; slice with serrated knife and serve

Notes

Bake the Pasta: if you make this in a 9 x 13 baking dish, use 2 lbs. of pasta, 6 eggs and bake the pasta 30 minutes

Craving More Casseroles? Try Chicken Spaghetti or Stuffed Cabbage Rolls!

If you make this recipe, let me know what you think!