This recipe combines two classic favorites – spaghetti and pizza – into one dish! So you can’t go wrong and this! We’ve been eating this Spaghetti Pizza over and over since my kids were little, and it hasn’t lost its appeal. I use turkey pepperoni since we prefer to have less fat and, as a bonus, turkey pepperoni tends to be cheaper than regular. You can add more vegetables and toppings to customize this recipe to your family’s liking, but we like it just the way it is – simple and basic. Spaghetti Pizza freezes well too!
I buy pasta when it’s free or almost free (including sales and discounts), and it’s such a great staple to stock up on seafood!
I served this Spaghetti Pizza on discounted French bread (from the discount cart behind Walmart) since it was baseball game night and I was short on time, but I usually serve it with some kind of tossed salad. (Caesar is my favorite, but I can’t bring my family in with any kind of dressing, unfortunately) or steamed vegetables instead.
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Spaghetti Pizza Menu:
Ingredients for Spaghetti Pizza:
- 8 – 12 ounces spaghetti noodles (Publix) – $0.65
- 3 eggs (Aldi – $1.66 per dozen) – $0.42
- ¼ cup milk (Aldi — $0.19 per cup) — $0.05
- ½ cup grated Parmesan (Aldi – $2.99 for 16-oz) – $0.37
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 ½ cups spaghetti sauce (one 23.5-ounce jar) (Aldi) – $1.38
- 8-12 ounces (2-3 cups) shredded cheese (whole mozzarella, or your favorite pizza-ready cheese mix) (Aldi – $1.69 for 8oz) — $2.54
- 3.5-ounce package of sliced pepperoni (I use turkey pepperoni) (Aldi) – $2.89
Total: $8.30
Ingredients for Garlic Butter French Bread:
- 1 loaf of French bread (Walmart) – $1.12
- 3/4 stick butter, softened (Aldi – $2.99 for 1-lb) — $0.56
- 1 teaspoon of garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or use fresh minced garlic)
- 1/2 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
Total: $1.68
Total Dinner: $9.98 (Serves 6-8)
How to Make Spaghetti Pizza with Garlic Butter French Bread:
1. Follow directions for making Spaghetti Pizza. (It’s also on the recipe card below.) I used a 12-ounce box of pasta, which stretched the recipe a bit. (original recipe calls for 8 ounces).
2. While the Spaghetti Pizza is baking, slice the French bread (I don’t cut it all the way because it makes it easier to wrap the bread in foil). Mix softened butter with 1 teaspoon garlic salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
3. Spread butter on both sides of the slice of bread and wrap the bread in aluminum foil. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is crispy. (but the inside is still soft and delicious!). Let the Spaghetti Pizza sit for at least 5 minutes before cutting into it.
Frequently Asked Questions About Spaghetti Pizza:
This family favorite recipe combines spaghetti and pizza for an easy weeknight dinner. Cooked spaghetti serves as the crust and has the usual pizza toppings.
My favorites are mozzarella and pepperoni, but you can also add mushrooms, peppers, black olives, onions, sausage, or bacon.
Spaghetti Pizza ($10 Family Dinner Offer)
This recipe combines two classic favorites – spaghetti and pizza – into one dish! Cooked spaghetti serves as the crust and has the usual pizza toppings. So you can’t go wrong and this! We’ve been eating this on repeat since my kids were little, and it hasn’t lost its charm.
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Ingredients
Ingredients for Spaghetti Pizza:
- 8-12 ounces spaghetti noodles Publix – $0.65
- 3 eggs Aldi – $1.66 per dozen – $0.42
- ¼ cup milk Aldi – $0.19 per cup – $0.05
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese Aldi — $2.99 for 16-oz — $0.37
- 1 a teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ a teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ a teaspoon pepper
- 2 ½ cups spaghetti sauce one 23.5-ounce jar (Aldi) – $1.38
- 8-12 ounces 2-3 cups shredded cheese (all mozzarella, or your favorite pizza cheese blend) (Aldi – $1.69 for 8oz) — $2.54
- 3.5 an ounce packet of sliced pepperoni I use turkey pepperoni (Aldi) – $2.89
Ingredients for Garlic Butter French Bread:
- 1 bread French bread Walmart – $1.12
- 3/4 stick butter lean (Aldi – $2.99 for 1-lb) — $0.56
- 1 a teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 a teaspoon garlic powder or use fresh minced garlic
- 1/2 a teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
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Lightly grease a 9″ x 13″ pan and set aside.
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In a large pot, bring the water to a boil and cook the spaghetti noodles according to package directions until al dente.
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Immediately rinse the cooked noodles in cold water until cool. Drain well.
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In a medium bowl, combine eggs, milk, Parmesan cheese and spices.
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Dip the cooked noodles in the egg mixture and transfer to a greased 9×13 pan.
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Pour the spaghetti sauce over the noodles.
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Place half of the pepperoni on top of the sauce followed by the shredded cheese and the remaining pepperoni.
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Sprinkle with additional parmesan cheese if desired.
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Bake in a preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.
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While the Spaghetti Pizza is baking, cut the French bread (I don’t cut it all the way through as it makes it easier to wrap the bread in foil).
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Mix softened butter with 1 teaspoon garlic salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
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Spread melted butter on both sides of each loaf and wrap the loaf in aluminum foil.
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Bake the bread in the oven with Spaghetti Pizza for the last 10-15 minutes, or until the crust of the bread is crispy (but the inside is still soft and delicious!).
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When the spaghetti pizza is golden brown, remove it from the oven and let it rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Nutritious food
Calories: 560kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 26g | Oil: 22g | Saturated Fats: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fats: 2g | Monounsaturated Fats: 6g | Trans Fats: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 128mg | Sodium: 1569mg | Potassium: 516mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 956IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 275mg | Iron: 4mg
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