Spaghetti Pie with Broccoli Rabe

Health score
12%
Spaghetti Pie with Broccoli Rabe
45 min.
6
418kcal

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Get ready to elevate your pasta game with this scrumptious Spaghetti Pie with Broccoli Rabe! If you're looking for a delightful twist on traditional pasta dishes, this recipe offers a creative and satisfying way to enjoy your favorite ingredients in a whole new format. Imagine a savory pie filled with chewy, tender spaghetti enveloped in a rich mixture of eggs, Italian sausage, and fresh broccoli rabe, all perfectly baked to create a textured crust that holds all the flavors in.

The addition of the mildly bitter broccoli rabe adds a unique depth to this dish, while the Italian sausage infuses every bite with a hearty, savory goodness. With just a handful of ingredients, you can whip up this impressive main course in under an hour, making it ideal for both casual family dinners or when entertaining guests. Plus, with each serving clocking in at around 418 calories, it's a delicious option that won’t weigh you down.

This Spaghetti Pie not only looks beautiful when plated but also delivers a satisfying combination of protein, healthy fats, and carbs, making it an excellent choice for lunch or dinner. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this recipe will surely become a favorite in your household. So grab your apron, and let’s dive into this inviting dish that’s bound to impress!

Ingredients

  • bunch broccoli rabe thick trimmed coarsely chopped
  • 2.5 cups spaghetti cooked thin
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • large garlic clove thinly sliced
  • oz ground sausage sweet italian hot
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • oz monterrey jack cheese italian cut into 1/3-inch cubes
  • tablespoon olive oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • slotted spoon
  • colander

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Cook broccoli rabe in boiling salted water 5 minutes, then drain in a colander.
  3. Meanwhile, cook sausage meat in an ovenproof heavy skillet (preferably cast-iron) over moderately high heat, breaking up meat with a spoon, until browned and crisp.
  4. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a large bowl.
  5. Add oil and garlic to skillet and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until garlic is golden, about 1 minute.
  6. Add broccoli rabe and cook, stirring, 3 minutes.
  7. Add salt, then pepper to taste.
  8. Add to sausage with spaghetti, cheese, and eggs. Toss well and spoon mixture into skillet, spreading to smooth top.
  9. Bake in middle of oven until center is set but still moist, 20 to 25 minutes.
  10. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting into wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Calories418kcal
Protein22.18%
Fat58.46%
Carbs19.36%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.58
Glycemic Load
8.39
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
21.220869478972%

Flavonoids

Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.86mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:418.44kcal
20.92%
Fat:26.97g
41.5%
Saturated Fat:10.41g
65.08%
Carbohydrates:20.09g
6.7%
Net Carbohydrates:18.02g
6.55%
Sugar:0.82g
0.91%
Cholesterol:293.55mg
97.85%
Sodium:691.31mg
30.06%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.03g
46.05%
Vitamin K:86.46µg
82.34%
Selenium:48.43µg
69.19%
Phosphorus:331.68mg
33.17%
Vitamin A:1493IU
29.86%
Vitamin B2:0.5mg
29.57%
Calcium:230.94mg
23.09%
Vitamin B1:0.32mg
21.19%
Manganese:0.39mg
19.41%
Iron:3.32mg
18.47%
Folate:73.12µg
18.28%
Vitamin B12:1.09µg
18.24%
Zinc:2.7mg
17.98%
Vitamin B6:0.34mg
17.04%
Vitamin B5:1.44mg
14.44%
Vitamin E:1.73mg
11.54%
Vitamin C:8.52mg
10.33%
Vitamin B3:1.99mg
9.96%
Vitamin D:1.45µg
9.64%
Magnesium:37.31mg
9.33%
Potassium:304.5mg
8.7%
Fiber:2.08g
8.31%
Copper:0.16mg
8%
Source:Epicurious