This Spaghetti Pie with Mushrooms, Peas and Pancetta is comfort food that’s perfect for a cozy night in. It’s a tasty weeknight family dinner, but fancy enough for weekend guests too. It’s savory and delicious!
Hi guys!
How was everyone’s weekend? We’re on our way back from a three week camping trip in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. What beautiful territory. We had a great time on our adventures and met some wonderful new friends!
But now I’m back in my kitchen and it’s back to business!
We had some chilly weather while we were on our travels, so I decided to whip up some of my comfort food faves this week starting off with this Spaghetti Pie with Mushrooms, Peas and Pancetta.
Are you familiar with spaghetti pie?
It’s cozy, comfort food at its best, feeds a crowd and is so perfect for busy weeknight dinners this fall and winter season.
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
It’ll look like you put in some extra effort, but between us, it’s easier than easy.
It works for a family dinner, but it’s sort of fancy schmancy for weekend company.
It’s a hearty dish that’s comfort food at its finest.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- thin spaghetti
- frozen peas
- pancetta
- shallots
- garlic
- white button mushrooms
- large eggs
- milk
- Fontina cheese
- whole milk ricotta
- Parmesan cheese
- fresh thyme
- fresh parsley
- salt and black pepper
I’ve always enjoyed the mushroom, pea, pancetta combination with any kind of pasta, so I thought it would be perfect for today’s spaghetti pie recipe. It’s a bit fancier than the traditional spaghetti pie with red sauce.
Step-By-Step Instructions
First, you’ll cook your pasta until just about al dente, adding the peas in the last two minutes and then you’ll drain and set aside.
Next up, in a large skillet you’ll cook the pancetta until crisp. Then you’ll cook your shallots, garlic and mushrooms and add to the pancetta.
In a large bowl you will combine the eggs, milk, 2 cups Fontina, ricotta, 3/4 cup Parmesan, thyme leaves, parsley and the salt and pepper.
Add the spaghetti and peas and mix until well combined and our the mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with the remaining Fontina and Parmesan cheeses.
You will place the pan on a baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes, until lightly browned on top and bubbling. Remove from oven and let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before removing the ring and slicing into wedges.
Spaghetti noodles combined with three kinds of cheeses, ricotta, Parmesan and Fontina make for a decadent dish everyone’s going to love!
I love to serve it with a side salad and a nice glass of wine.
Please let me know if you give the recipe a try. And if you have any questions about the recipe, just drop a comment below. Enjoy!
A Few Cook’s Notes for Spaghetti Pie with Mushrooms, Peas and Pancetta
I used thin spaghetti, frozen peas and white button mushrooms for this recipe. You could use another kind of mushroom, if you have a favorite. I’ve also used baby bellas.
I use my 9-inch springform pan for this recipe. You could also use a 9-inch round deep baking dish.
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Spaghetti Pie with Mushrooms, Peas and Pancetta
Print Recipe Pin RecipeIngredients
- 1 lb. thin spaghetti
- 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
- 4 oz. chopped pancetta
- 1 cup shallots, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 oz. white buttons mushrooms, sliced and then chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 1/2 cups Fontina Cheese, divided
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese, finely grated, divided
- 1 Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
- 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Wrap the outside of your 9-inch springform pan tightly with tinfoil. Spray the inside of the pan with nonstick cooking spray. Cook the pasta until just about al dente, adding peas in the last two minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, cook pancetta until crisp, about 6 minutes. Remove to paper-towel lined plate with slotted spoon. Add shallots and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often. Add the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper and cook for 8 minutes. Add mushroom mixture to pancetta. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, 2 cups Fontina, ricotta, 3/4 cup Parmesan, thyme leaves, parley and salt and pepper. Add the spaghetti and peas and mix until well combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with the remaining Fontina and Parmesan cheeses.
- Place the pan on a baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes, until lightly browned on top and bubbling. Remove from oven and let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before removing the ring and slicing into wedges.
Alida | Simply Delicious
Woah mama! That looks fantastic, Mary Ann!
Mary Ann
Thanks Alida! We love it!
Chris Scheuer
All my favorite things in one pretty pie!
Mary Ann
Hope you give it a try Chris!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Now this is a pie that I could totally get behind!! Love the pancetta in there – it adds so much flavour, doesn’t it?? And 3 kinds of cheese? YES PLEASE :) Pinned! Have a great week, Mary Ann!
Mary Ann
Thanks for pinning Dawn! This is a comfort food fave around here!
annie@ciaochowbambina
One word: WOWZA!!!! Shared!
Mary Ann
Thanks my friend! XO
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen
This looks FABULOUS even though I’m still stuffed from Thanksgiving :). Can’t wait to see what you have up your sleeve for next month!
Mary Ann
Lots of yummy stuff coming at ya Kelsie!
2pots2cook
My grandmother would definitely kiss you for this one !
Mary Ann
Lol! Thanks!
Matt - The Bluenosers
I’ve never had spaghetti pie, but it does look tasty!
Mary Ann
It’s totally worth a try Matt!
Laura
Mary Ann! For some reason, “spaghetti pie” recipe have been following me around. But this one is the first I’m pinning! It’s exactly what I’ve been looking for and I can’t wait to make it! Thanks for the recipe. I’m glad your Thanksgiving was great – I feel like my description “juicy turkey, lovely gravy, awesome stuffing, best desserts possible!” Is quite similar. Ha!
Mary Ann
Lol Laura! Hope you give this one a go Laura!
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
I’ve never had spaghetti pie before! That needs to change ASAP!
Mary Ann
Yes it does!
Matt Robinson
Comfort food like this is why I love this time of year so much!
Mary Ann
Me too Matt!
Kevin
This looks like I need to have it on my table right now! What a great dish!
Mary Ann
Yes! Give it a try Kev!
Gerlinde
I’m tired of leftovers and your spaghetti pie looks delicious. I can see myself eating a slice for a snack.
Mary Ann
Awesome for any meal or snacking too Gerlinde!
Leigh Ann
What a perfect weeknight dinner! Sign me up for a slice and a glass of wine please!
Mary Ann
Yes! Perfect with a glass of wine Leigh Ann!
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop
Wowza! This looks like a flavor packed dinner! I love how impressive this looks. this would be a family favorite in our house for sure!
Mary Ann
I bet it would Kathy! Looks impressive, but it’s so easy!
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers
Wow! What an impressive pie! I have always wanted to make a spaghetti pie, so I’ll be putting this one on the menu soon :)
Mary Ann
Go for it Jennifer! So tasty!
Traci | Vanilla And Bean
Oh my!! Packed with SO much creamy goodness! Mare, I’ve never had a spaghetti pie?! Whhhhaaa?? I love the crunchy bits on top – yuuuummmm!! Your holiday sounds fabulous Mare! Thanksgiving for us was absolutely sublime…. Not too much food, no drama, a short to do list, and lots of time to relax, read and enjoy some peaceful looong walks. I SO want every weekend to be four days!
Mary Ann
I bet you’d love it Traci! This was a hit with Tom and our good neighbor David! I sent David home with leftovers and he said he was eating it for breakfast! Lol! So happy you enjoyed your Thanksgiving with Rob! I love just grabbing a good book and curling up by the fire during the holiday season too. So relaxing!
Natasha @ Salt & Lavender
I don’t think I’ve ever had spaghetti pie before. What a fun idea! I’d love to try.
Mary Ann
I think you’d love it Natasha!
Leanne | Crumb Top Baking
This is comfort food at its finest Mary Ann! I can totally see myself whipping this one up to feed company over the holidays! It will definitely be a nice change from the turkey and ham!
Mary Ann
Yes! I think we all have had enough turkey and ham Leanne! Lol!
Laura | Tutti Dolci
This pie looks so delicious, this is comfort food at its best!
Mary Ann
Thanks Laura! I’m loving this season’s comfort food!
Marissa
Love all of the flavors and textures in this, Mary Ann! And using a springform pan is genius – makes such an impressive presentation!
Mary Ann
It’s such a great comfort food dish Marissa!
Danielle Wolter
Now this is ultimate comfort food. It looks incredible! I know what you mean, right after thanksgiving I am craving everything but thanksgiving food LOL!
Mary Ann
Me too Danielle! This fits the bill!
Jeremy Parker
Spaghetti is something I can eat ednlessly. I’ve nerever taste it in such form but defnetely I will. Very nice receipe. Thanks for sharing!
Mary Ann
So hope you give this recipe a try Jeremy! I bet you’ll really enjoy it! You’re so welcome!