Southwestern Spaghetti Pie

Health score
13%
Southwestern Spaghetti Pie
70 min.
6
385kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your dinner routine? Look no further than this delightful Southwestern Spaghetti Pie! This unique dish combines the comforting familiarity of spaghetti with the bold flavors of the Southwest, creating a meal that is both satisfying and exciting. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any gathering, this recipe serves six and is sure to impress your family and friends.

Imagine a golden, cheesy crust made from tender spaghetti, cradling a savory filling of lean ground turkey, zesty salsa, and hearty black beans. The addition of sweet corn and a hint of cumin brings a burst of flavor that will transport your taste buds straight to the sunny Southwest. With just 70 minutes of preparation and cooking time, you can whip up this delicious main course without spending all day in the kitchen.

Not only is this Southwestern Spaghetti Pie a feast for the senses, but it also offers a balanced nutritional profile, with a satisfying mix of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates. Each serving is around 385 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence that you can enjoy any day of the week. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to savor a dish that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!

Ingredients

  • oz pasta like spaghetti uncooked
  • 0.5 lb pd of ground turkey lean
  • 1.3 cups salsa thick
  • 0.8 cup corn frozen thawed
  • 15 oz black beans rinsed drained canned
  • teaspoon cumin 
  • 1.5 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  •  eggs 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • pie form

Directions

  1. Cook spaghetti as directed on package.
  2. Drain.
  3. Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9 1/2-inch deep-dish glass pie pan with nonstick cooking spray. Cook ground turkey in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, stirring frequently.
  4. Drain. Stir in salsa, corn, beans and cumin. Cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese.
  5. Beat eggs in large bowl until well blended and foamy.
  6. Add cooked spaghetti; toss to coat. Spoon spaghetti mixture into sprayed pie pan, pushing mixture slightly up sides of pan to form crust. Spoon turkey mixture evenly into spaghetti-lined pie pan.
  7. Bake at 350°F. for 15 minutes.
  8. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese over pie.
  9. Bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until crust is light golden brown.
  10. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories385kcal
Protein27.44%
Fat29.25%
Carbs43.31%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.33
Glycemic Load
8.7
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
18.893478393555%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:385.41kcal
19.27%
Fat:12.71g
19.55%
Saturated Fat:6.24g
39%
Carbohydrates:42.35g
14.12%
Net Carbohydrates:34.96g
12.71%
Sugar:2.98g
3.31%
Cholesterol:103.6mg
34.53%
Sodium:855.64mg
37.2%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:26.83g
53.65%
Selenium:40.36µg
57.66%
Phosphorus:411.29mg
41.13%
Fiber:7.39g
29.54%
Vitamin B6:0.58mg
29.07%
Vitamin B3:5.59mg
27.93%
Manganese:0.54mg
26.96%
Calcium:258.93mg
25.89%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
21.76%
Zinc:2.94mg
19.62%
Magnesium:76.13mg
19.03%
Folate:74.64µg
18.66%
Potassium:641.36mg
18.32%
Iron:2.9mg
16.09%
Copper:0.31mg
15.42%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.64%
Vitamin A:639.61IU
12.79%
Vitamin B5:1.1mg
10.97%
Vitamin B12:0.62µg
10.38%
Vitamin E:1.1mg
7.3%
Vitamin C:4.45mg
5.4%
Vitamin D:0.61µg
4.09%
Vitamin K:3.04µg
2.9%