You can easily mix in different cheeses like ricotta or mozzarella. If you choose to bake in a dish or springform, you might need to add a few more minutes of baking time. The print recipe and ingredients are linked in the description. As always thanks for liking what we do!
My father used to make a dish similar to this. I tried to make it from memory a few years ago and failed miserably. I couldn't ask him how he did it because he passed 12 years ago. Randomly seeing this video brought tears to my eyes. Thank you.
@@Edmures_rampant_manhood I feel for you! My parents passed in 2005, 2007 and everyday I still feel that loss - most acutely when I want to ask questions and ask about recipes too!
So many cooking channels start out as making family dishes and food that real people eat but then over time transition to showing super expensive recipes with a million ingredients and a bunch of specialty hardware. I love this channel because you've stayed consistent over the years, showing recipes that the average home cook can actually make.
And his recipes are delicious. I won't say they're simple, but they are straightforward and uncomplicated. They're satisfying and comforting and everyone enjoys them.
I like how you draw out his criticism. It teaches him to express his ideas clearly and knowing you will take that criticism has to build his confidence!
Love that James keeps stepping up and is coming into his own on the ratings. Looks like a great dish for a winter breakfast before going out in the cold to work/play.
Hands down, the most watchable food channel out there. Great, simple recipes. Great presenter. And James makes it ! I’m waiting for him to give his dad a ‘10.’ Haven’t seen it yet, and I’ve watched a bunch of videos.
Please keep encouraging James to be critical as possible! I'm sure this version is delicious, but it's true that I've never been blown away by spaghetti frittata either, and I don't think it's meant to be such a dish anyway. Italians often make them for picnics or to get rid of leftovers, and I think it should be enjoyed for what it is! I like the little touch at the end to serve it with the sauce though. Thank you for the recipe, and good jobs James!
I love that kid! And....I'm super impressed that he feels that it's okay to not have to blow smoke to keep you happy! You and your wife are doing a great job!
He gave an honest opinion. You cant ask for more than that. 🤷🏼♀️ I myself give it a 10. I love the copious amount of ground pepper. 😜 The extra sauce didn't hurt either. 😁
I love the rating part of the video. James is so honest about how much he likes or dislikes the dishes. This one was way too funny because you guys kinda went at it. I can tell how much you guys love each other. James so doesn't want to hurt your feelings but he is willing to verbally spar, in such a sweet and funny way. Yet another dish I am anxious to try. Well done!
A great suggestion, however I think this may have been meant as a Lenten meal for those of us who still observe Lent, which is why it is meatless. (Since leaving my convent school I haven't made it through one Lent without eating meat on a few Fridays by mistake). This is going to be my year of perfect observance! 🤞🙏
This is one of the few things my grandmother used to make that I was not a huge fan of -- but I've often found that as the years go by my palate has changed and some of those 'not favorites' are now things I love. Seeing how easy this is, I will have to give it a new try. Thanks again for sharing these great Italian-American dishes, so much nostalgia for me!
First off, I love your channel so much, and I use your recipes quite often, as they reflect my Sicilian grandmother's cooking so closely! This one brought STRONG nostalgia... she used to make, on every holiday where the family gathered, at least one 13x9 baking dish of pastia(always savory, not sweet)that would be cooled on the counter, cut in small cubes, and used throughout the day for snacking in between the shed-load of other food she'd make! Thank you, once again, for the trip down memory lane, and a nice smaller version of it that I am definitely going to make sooner than later... cheers! 🍷🥰
I just want to say I've learned so many great techniques from your channel. I made my kids your chicken alfredo recipe this week and they loved it. This looks like a great variation on baked mac and cheese. My 4 year old daughter was watching with me and says she wants to make it with me this weekend!
I would agree with James's 8-1/2 rating, which is, in my opinion generous for such a basic, one-dimensional dish. James is a smart cookie, and his interactions with his dad are wonderful. Jim loves and adores his son.
Aside of your recipes, I like, like so many other cooking videos, you don't bore us watching you crack 8 eggs or chop an onion...fast moving. Bravo. Also like your product comparison shoots
I laughed out loud at the look on your face at the 8 1/2! I was sure he was going to give you a 10, based on the yummy sound he made on the first bite. I will probably make it this weekend as one of my husbands culinary students gave him two dozen fresh eggs laid by her chickens this week. I love your channel and have made quite a few of your recipes, all with rave reviews from my career chef husband! Tonight I am making your Chicken Piccata recipe. Thanks for bringing me joy as I watch each new video!
Really enjoy seeing Jim and James tasting and talking about food together, I hope James will continue to be a part of the channel. Tara you're awesome too. Just wanted to be supportive and show some appreciation because I know there are a lot of haters on youtube.
I love this. What a good way to use leftover spaghetti (I always keep extra pasta water in a jar in the fridge if I reuse leftovers. Reheat the spaghetti with some of the water and it’s fresh like the night before.
My mom made this for my dad who was Neapolitan every Easter. We would eat it cold like a cake. Easy recipe. A dozen eggs a pound of spaghetti. Loads of pepper and cheese. Cooked in lard. Delish!!!
James is the best! I honestly look forward to the review in each video. And he doesn't put on a show for us, you can tell he takes his job seriously. He's got quite the palate and I like how he breaks down what he feels would make the dish better. And of course your way of teaching makes me actually want to cook when I hate cooking 😂 I lack the confidence and it stresses me out. But your videos make me feel like I can do this. Thank you both 😊
It's 1am where I live and I'm working late... and boom, a new video from you. Painful to watch (only because the video makes me hungry but I can't eat anything at this hour) but looks absolutely delicious. Love your son's feedback too, I'll make it this weekend with pancetta for additional texture and flavor.
My mother would make something very much like that. She would cook hamburger and onions separately in olive oil and butter. Then she add them to linguini, eggs, parsley, Parmesan, salt and pepper. She would use part of that for turkey stuffing and put the rest in a baking dish for the oven. She always made it on holidays, and everyone loved it. She was Italian.
This is really similar to a dish from Finland named macaroni casserole. The most basic version of that is just eggs, milk, white pepper, salt and macaroni. Usually there's ground beef, spices and sometimes cheese added too.
Great dish! I have a question- have you ever made a Spaghetti Pizza? They are DELICIOUS!!!!! James would LOVE it. I’d be happy to share the recipe if you’re interested😄 My kids are grown but when they lived at home they ALWAYS ate the whole pie easily. Keep the great content coming! You have a blessing for a family🙏❤️
I've never made it like this, but I have made it with a red meat sauce. The recipe I had said to cook the spaghetti, mix it with eggs, salt, pepper, and Parm and place it in the bottom of a casserole dish. Next layer was cottage cheese. Top that with the meat sauce, cover and bake. Uncover and add mozzarella cheese and bake until cheese was bubbly.
@@katybug2757 I believe I used two beaten eggs, one pound of spaghetti, one pound of ground meat, one 28-ounce jar of sauce, a 16-ounce container of cottage cheese, half a cup of Parm, salt and pepper to taste, and a 2-cup bag of mozzarella.
That basic dish has SOOOO much potential...gonna steal and add a bunch of outher stuff...you could totally serve that cold as a picnic item...great technique!
Stopping on my way home from work to buy the ingredients tonight for sure. My guy is going to love this ☺️ Thank you once again… I love your recipes and so enjoy watching you guys!
I knew an italian family who introduced me to this. It tasted incredible to me; lots of pepper is one good reason. They explained that in "the old country" this would be made & packed into a lunch for farm workers. Then I found out how all these eggs and butter and cheese are combined and I said..."maybe one slice one time a year." But don't let me stop you; it's a great job you did.
I've literally put it in premade pie dough, too, which adds another dimension to it. It helps texturally and flavor-wise, with what he was saying that white spaghetti pie _is_ a touch on the bland side. Still really good. It's a good opportunity to get busy with a lot of different herbage too. You can season this differently each time, and have a whole new recipe each time.
I made the short rib ragu over large rigatoni last week for the Valentine’s Day meal using your recipe. Literally the best thing we’ve ever tasted. Looking forward to making this pasta pie tonight
My mother used to make this when I was a kid. Your kid will love it and give it a 10/10 if you follow my recommendations: 1) replace the fontina cheese with mozzarella. 2) omit the black pepper, this is a weird addition that I never would have imagined 3) top with spicy garlic flavored tomato sauce, don't eat it plain.
I've tried recipes similar to this a few times and it was never much of a hit with the family, but your recipes are always so good I'm willing to give it another shot.
Honestly love the honesty with his review and totally get 8.5/10! Sometimes I enjoy a dish and can’t think of anything “bad”, but it’s just feeling like a 10/10.
Very nice spin on an Italian classic. This was always done with yesterday's pasta. When it's made with patsa with tomato sauce, the sauce soaks into the pasta asifadds a different flavor and texture.
Thank You for a wonderful new meal that I have not seen before. I think this I will be making this on Sunday. I like your way of presenting your recipes. You have taught me to branch out and try new meals..
It can be hard for kids to put their thoughts into words - you helped him with that. Kudos. I'm a nurse, and have to do that with patients if they are in pain. They don't know how to describe their pain sometimes...so I give them options like "stabbing, throbbing, dull ache, burning, pinching, ect"...
Pam here…this reminds me of a comfort dish my mother would make for me…but she added poppy seeds. Whenever I was home sick from school she would cook this up. Simple…easy on the tummy….and so so sooothing.
Hearing James’ ratings are lots of fun, but I’m glad you’re showing him that if he gives something less than a 10, he should try to explain why the dish didn’t get a 10. I can’t wait to make this!!
James 🙌. Fabulous recipe-and, I totally understand what he means ! I think mini-meatballs (whether beef or Italian Sausage) might be a tasty and textural addition.
My grandchildren love pasta and pie and I think they're going to love this! I'll have to get them to give me a rating. Love your family's honest reviews. Thanks for another delicious recipe.
2:43 couldnt tell if that sound was the grinder or your wrist! Good to see James is being firmer on his score. I see comments have other stuff that could go in, this is what's great about this recipe, you can adjust it to include stuff you want to include, to have different flavours. Even if that is the sort of thing to make an Italian livid with rage...
This looks simple and good. My addition would be while mixing all together, you add chunks of grilled chicken and peas. Then bake it off. I guess I know what I’m making for dinner tonight. Thanks.
I make this all the time and my family loves it. It's called pastiera. I use ricotta and romano, and a lot of black pepper. I've even used cottage cheese if I don't have ricotta. I fry it in a covered frying pan and flip it half way through. It's good hot, cold or room temperature.
We love your cooking videos! My family has made a similar spaghetti pie since the 1980s. My mom found the recipe in a magazine. A very delicious weeknight meal ❤️😊
Jim, I made this today. The only thing I did different was add some dried Sicilian oregano. My husband loved this! I did make half the portion, and broke the spaghetti in half. Really good. I do agree with James, I am glad I added oregano but next time I will add some Calabrian chili to spice it up a bit.
I love you guys! I always forward your videos to my friend. Making this tonight but I think I’ll add some meat. Your son reminds me of my 10 year old David he’s such a foodie. And a critic lol
This dish brings back so many memories of my childhood on Long Island in the 1970’s. My mother made this dish but not in any particular Italian way. She made it with cheddar cheese and called it “baked macaroni “. In her final years she told me that she first had it at the Automats in Manhattan and it was always called baked macaroni. I realize now that this was the original mid 20th century Mac and cheese. It certainly wasn’t called that, and it’s made very differently today, but this is how that OG concept was first made and definitely how it first looked.
Don't know how I missed this one! WOW! Can't wait to try it!!! I haven't tasted but I give it a 10!!! I know fresh ground is best, but I take about two tablespoons of peppercorns, coarse grind it in my spice grinder and keep it in a spice jar for when I need more than a few grinds. I don't keep more because I wouldn't use it up fast enough.
I really appreciate the son honesty. I will continue to subscribe to this channel. Btw, the dish looks absolutely scrumptious. On an unrelated note I love your lentil soup. I've made it a dozen time. Its a favorite of mines.
I have a similar recipe but I want to try yours as well. I love all the eggs in it! (My recipe only has four + milk). I do add chunks of cooked bacon, and in the bacon grease I saute chopped onions to also add which gives the dish a great flavor.
Forget cooking you should be teaching parenting classes! The relationship with your son is precious and sure to last a lifetime. James's wife will be a lucky woman to marry into this sweet family and she'll probably never have to cook a day in her life 🎉
Something about black pepper and eggs. I have always loved my fried egg sandwiches with lots of black pepper....and a good mayo, of course. This pie looks amazing! Can't wait to try it. Thanks!
This looks awesome!Cheddar's restaurants used to have a baked spaghetti called 'Baked Spasagna' this made me think of. Same concept, but with the meat and tomato sauce mentioned. It was really good.
This looks delicious! I was going to post that I have made spaghetti pie for a good 30 years using a red sauce with either hamburger or hot sausage. The family always went crazy over it.
Thumbs up or the lovely relationship you have with your son. He is so at ease in your presence. The pie is great. What poor people called spaghetti pie was dried leftover cooked spaghetti with barely a film of sauce, no egg, no cheese and fried in some olive oil.
LOL - 8 1/2 is good, but I would have given it a 30!!! This dish is comfort food; pure and simple comfort food. I make this but even simpler because there is always left over cooked pasta in my freezer. I scramble 2 eggs in a bowl, defrost some pasta, melt butter in skillet and toss in pasta - give it a few twirls, add the eggs, some salt & pepper, cook just until eggs are done, put it into a large bowl & toss with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Any day of the week this dish rings my chimes. I will DEFINITELY make your recipe because you kicked it up a notch and then some. Thanks so much for sharing!
Spaghetti Pie! This is such a cool take on cacio e pepe! I make a layered version of this: Just 2-3 eggs, grated parmesan, salt, and pepper in the spaghetti, then a layer of shredded mozzarella, then topped with marinara. Pair it with a nice salad and garlic bread for a tasty & filling meatless dinner. Keep the great content coming!
My favorite pizza place once, long ago and for a very short time, made what I called "spaghetti pucks". Very similar to this, only a hint of tomato sauce that at best made it pinkish and not red, probably to not have it so "wet" as to fall apart. Loved those things... Wasn't sure what was in them, but at least now I have a baseline recipe to start with and maybe hit on it. 🍕
Old Chicago used to have this on their menu and I loved it. They called it Oh My Spaghetti Pie and you could get marinara on top and/or grilled chicken strips. I found a copy-cat recipe online because my ex-wife loved it so much that I surprised her with it for her birthday and it was fantastic. I need to make this again ASAP... Obviously not for her though LOL I made this in a pyrex dish several times and it worked great.
You can easily mix in different cheeses like ricotta or mozzarella. If you choose to bake in a dish or springform, you might need to add a few more minutes of baking time. The print recipe and ingredients are linked in the description. As always thanks for liking what we do!
Your channel has inspired me to cook more and I’m loving every moment of it! Thank you for the amazing and wholesome content!
Now that you say it, ricotta would be fantastic in this! But then I am biased - I love ricotta. It just seems like it would pair well with a "pie".
My father used to make a dish similar to this. I tried to make it from memory a few years ago and failed miserably. I couldn't ask him how he did it because he passed 12 years ago. Randomly seeing this video brought tears to my eyes. Thank you.
@@Edmures_rampant_manhood I feel for you! My parents passed in 2005, 2007 and everyday I still feel that loss - most acutely when I want to ask questions and ask about recipes too!
That with some bacon OMG IM GONNA DO THIS with the bacon tomorrow, Swedish bacon is the best much more smoky and thinner so goood
So many cooking channels start out as making family dishes and food that real people eat but then over time transition to showing super expensive recipes with a million ingredients and a bunch of specialty hardware. I love this channel because you've stayed consistent over the years, showing recipes that the average home cook can actually make.
Spot on…This channel reminds me of home with dad cooking
And his recipes are delicious. I won't say they're simple, but they are straightforward and uncomplicated. They're satisfying and comforting and everyone enjoys them.
Nothing wrong with a good solid simple meal… when you have more than 10 things you may need to rethink it
I like how you draw out his criticism. It teaches him to express his ideas clearly and knowing you will take that criticism has to build his confidence!
I also love that he's not a give everything a 10. He's careful with his rating, those 10s are reserved for those truly awesome moments! Thats great!
I know. This is so healthy.
I really like your son’s honesty, and that you can take his criticism and are already thinking of ways to improve it. You’re a great dad.
Don’t know what’s better the food or the father and son duo.. both never disappoints! BEST COOKING CHANNEL ❤️.
Love that James keeps stepping up and is coming into his own on the ratings. Looks like a great dish for a winter breakfast before going out in the cold to work/play.
Oh, that does sound good! 💜🍝
I was thinking the same thing - nice for winter brunch.
Hands down, the most watchable food channel out there. Great, simple recipes. Great presenter. And James makes it ! I’m waiting for him to give his dad a ‘10.’ Haven’t seen it yet, and I’ve watched a bunch of videos.
I love how honest James is with his ratings. You can tell he really thinks about it and tries to be balanced. That looked like a really great dish!
This is a great dish for Lent. Love the simplicity...I think this will be another hit!
who are you going to lend it to?
Please keep encouraging James to be critical as possible! I'm sure this version is delicious, but it's true that I've never been blown away by spaghetti frittata either, and I don't think it's meant to be such a dish anyway. Italians often make them for picnics or to get rid of leftovers, and I think it should be enjoyed for what it is! I like the little touch at the end to serve it with the sauce though. Thank you for the recipe, and good jobs James!
I love that kid! And....I'm super impressed that he feels that it's okay to not have to blow smoke to keep you happy! You and your wife are doing a great job!
He gave an honest opinion. You cant ask for more than that. 🤷🏼♀️ I myself give it a 10. I love the copious amount of ground pepper. 😜 The extra sauce didn't hurt either. 😁
I love the rating part of the video. James is so honest about how much he likes or dislikes the dishes. This one was way too funny because you guys kinda went at it. I can tell how much you guys love each other. James so doesn't want to hurt your feelings but he is willing to verbally spar, in such a sweet and funny way. Yet another dish I am anxious to try. Well done!
Adding some fried Pancetta and chiliflakes to this would probably be amazing 🤤 Basically making it a Carbonara Pie 🫢
Yes! And some nicely browned sautéed mushrooms!
D'you know, if it had, like, ham in it...
And if my mother had wheels she would have been a bike ;)
A great suggestion, however I think this may have been meant as a Lenten meal for those of us who still observe Lent, which is why it is meatless.
(Since leaving my convent school I haven't made it through one Lent without eating meat on a few Fridays by mistake).
This is going to be my year of perfect observance! 🤞🙏
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This is one of the few things my grandmother used to make that I was not a huge fan of -- but I've often found that as the years go by my palate has changed and some of those 'not favorites' are now things I love. Seeing how easy this is, I will have to give it a new try. Thanks again for sharing these great Italian-American dishes, so much nostalgia for me!
Isn't that funny? Basically everything I hated as a kid, I now love. I clearly had no taste 😂
@@angyles1 yes, absolutely! The things I refused to eat when I was a kid that are now my favorites.
First off, I love your channel so much, and I use your recipes quite often, as they reflect my Sicilian grandmother's cooking so closely! This one brought STRONG nostalgia... she used to make, on every holiday where the family gathered, at least one 13x9 baking dish of pastia(always savory, not sweet)that would be cooled on the counter, cut in small cubes, and used throughout the day for snacking in between the shed-load of other food she'd make! Thank you, once again, for the trip down memory lane, and a nice smaller version of it that I am definitely going to make sooner than later... cheers! 🍷🥰
I just want to say I've learned so many great techniques from your channel. I made my kids your chicken alfredo recipe this week and they loved it. This looks like a great variation on baked mac and cheese. My 4 year old daughter was watching with me and says she wants to make it with me this weekend!
I appreciate the comment and happy to hear you're enjoying the channel!
YAY!
New subbie here. LOVE
the recipes. Your frank and honest son STEALS THE SHOW. He's great!
Thanks and welcome to the channel!
You're a GREAT Dad, Jim!
totally agree!
I would agree with James's 8-1/2 rating, which is, in my opinion generous for such a basic, one-dimensional dish. James is a smart cookie, and his interactions with his dad are wonderful. Jim loves and adores his son.
I think it deserves 10. But I love the honesty of the taste tester. 👏👏👏🥰
Aside of your recipes, I like, like so many other cooking videos, you don't bore us watching you crack 8 eggs or chop an onion...fast moving. Bravo. Also like your product comparison shoots
I laughed out loud at the look on your face at the 8 1/2! I was sure he was going to give you a 10, based on the yummy sound he made on the first bite. I will probably make it this weekend as one of my husbands culinary students gave him two dozen fresh eggs laid by her chickens this week. I love your channel and have made quite a few of your recipes, all with rave reviews from my career chef husband! Tonight I am making your Chicken Piccata recipe. Thanks for bringing me joy as I watch each new video!
thanks for the comment and so happy you're enjoying the recipes!
What a blessing! What a great gift!
Mr James is legit!! He’s gonna make sure you earn it each and every week. Absolutely love it. Keep up the fantastic work!❤
Really enjoy seeing Jim and James tasting and talking about food together, I hope James will continue to be a part of the channel. Tara you're awesome too. Just wanted to be supportive and show some appreciation because I know there are a lot of haters on youtube.
This was EXCELLENT!! Thanks for the recipe.
Thanks very much🙂🙏. Sorry I missed this notification.
I love this. What a good way to use leftover spaghetti (I always keep extra pasta water in a jar in the fridge if I reuse leftovers. Reheat the spaghetti with some of the water and it’s fresh like the night before.
Great idea!
My mom made this for my dad who was Neapolitan every Easter. We would eat it cold like a cake. Easy recipe. A dozen eggs a pound of spaghetti. Loads of pepper and cheese. Cooked in lard. Delish!!!
My grandma and aunts would make this for Easter. We make it every yesr. Traditons!
James is the best! I honestly look forward to the review in each video. And he doesn't put on a show for us, you can tell he takes his job seriously. He's got quite the palate and I like how he breaks down what he feels would make the dish better. And of course your way of teaching makes me actually want to cook when I hate cooking 😂 I lack the confidence and it stresses me out. But your videos make me feel like I can do this. Thank you both 😊
It's 1am where I live and I'm working late... and boom, a new video from you. Painful to watch (only because the video makes me hungry but I can't eat anything at this hour) but looks absolutely delicious. Love your son's feedback too, I'll make it this weekend with pancetta for additional texture and flavor.
My mother would make something very much like that. She would cook hamburger and onions separately in olive oil and butter. Then she add them to linguini, eggs, parsley, Parmesan, salt and pepper. She would use part of that for turkey stuffing and put the rest in a baking dish for the oven. She always made it on holidays, and everyone loved it. She was Italian.
This is really similar to a dish from Finland named macaroni casserole. The most basic version of that is just eggs, milk, white pepper, salt and macaroni. Usually there's ground beef, spices and sometimes cheese added too.
Great dish! I have a question- have you ever made a Spaghetti Pizza? They are DELICIOUS!!!!! James would LOVE it. I’d be happy to share the recipe if you’re interested😄
My kids are grown but when they lived at home they ALWAYS ate the whole pie easily.
Keep the great content coming! You have a blessing for a family🙏❤️
I've never made it like this, but I have made it with a red meat sauce. The recipe I had said to cook the spaghetti, mix it with eggs, salt, pepper, and Parm and place it in the bottom of a casserole dish. Next layer was cottage cheese. Top that with the meat sauce, cover and bake. Uncover and add mozzarella cheese and bake until cheese was bubbly.
Thanks. I'm going to try it. How many eggs do you use? Sounds yummy 😋
@@katybug2757 I believe I used two beaten eggs, one pound of spaghetti, one pound of ground meat, one 28-ounce jar of sauce, a 16-ounce container of cottage cheese, half a cup of Parm, salt and pepper to taste, and a 2-cup bag of mozzarella.
That basic dish has SOOOO much potential...gonna steal and add a bunch of outher stuff...you could totally serve that cold as a picnic item...great technique!
Stopping on my way home from work to buy the ingredients tonight for sure. My guy is going to love this ☺️
Thank you once again…
I love your recipes and so enjoy watching you guys!
I knew an italian family who introduced me to this. It tasted incredible to me; lots of pepper is one good reason. They explained that in "the old country" this would be made & packed into a lunch for farm workers. Then I found out how all these eggs and butter and cheese are combined and I said..."maybe one slice one time a year." But don't let me stop you; it's a great job you did.
I love this dish...my Italian aunt's always made it around Easter. I agree...the more black pepper ; the better it tastes. Grazie
My mom would put in cut up pepperoni in her spaghetti pie! One of my favorite dishes to have during the holidays/special occasions
Love the family interaction!!
I've literally put it in premade pie dough, too, which adds another dimension to it. It helps texturally and flavor-wise, with what he was saying that white spaghetti pie _is_ a touch on the bland side. Still really good. It's a good opportunity to get busy with a lot of different herbage too. You can season this differently each time, and have a whole new recipe each time.
I made the short rib ragu over large rigatoni last week for the Valentine’s Day meal using your recipe. Literally the best thing we’ve ever tasted. Looking forward to making this pasta pie tonight
my imaginary valentine made that for me too!!🤠
My mother used to make this when I was a kid. Your kid will love it and give it a 10/10 if you follow my recommendations: 1) replace the fontina cheese with mozzarella. 2) omit the black pepper, this is a weird addition that I never would have imagined 3) top with spicy garlic flavored tomato sauce, don't eat it plain.
an other great video
I have already made some of the recipes and my wife and daughters loved it so much
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I made this today with pancetta and my husband loved it! This will be one of our family favorites from now on. Thanks!
I've tried recipes similar to this a few times and it was never much of a hit with the family, but your recipes are always so good I'm willing to give it another shot.
Honestly love the honesty with his review and totally get 8.5/10! Sometimes I enjoy a dish and can’t think of anything “bad”, but it’s just feeling like a 10/10.
Just made Cacio e Pepe for dinner Sunday. Family can’t wait for this recipe now.
Very nice spin on an Italian classic. This was always done with yesterday's pasta. When it's made with patsa with tomato sauce, the sauce soaks into the pasta asifadds a different flavor and texture.
Thank you and James, the best taste tester EVER
Thank You for a wonderful new meal that I have not seen before. I think this I will be making this on Sunday. I like your way of presenting your recipes. You have taught me to branch out and try new meals..
U got the BEST critic in the world!! 😊 Looks delicious 😋 as always 🌟💕
Good honest opinion from James. Love the honesty. Cheese and pasta. Cracks me up.
It can be hard for kids to put their thoughts into words - you helped him with that. Kudos. I'm a nurse, and have to do that with patients if they are in pain. They don't know how to describe their pain sometimes...so I give them options like "stabbing, throbbing, dull ache, burning, pinching, ect"...
you guys are great. Keep it up. Thanks for sharing your family with us. AND GREAT RECIPES!
Great idea to add that "cacio e pepe" sauce at the end. 👍 It makes that dish even tastier !
Pam here…this reminds me of a comfort dish my mother would make for me…but she added poppy seeds. Whenever I was home sick from school she would cook this up. Simple…easy on the tummy….and so so sooothing.
Lol I like your kids honesty. Hey, any chance we could see you do Panna cotta?? Thanks! Made 3 of your recipes so far and they came out AWESOME.
Hearing James’ ratings are lots of fun, but I’m glad you’re showing him that if he gives something less than a 10, he should try to explain why the dish didn’t get a 10. I can’t wait to make this!!
James 🙌. Fabulous recipe-and, I totally understand what he means ! I think mini-meatballs (whether beef or Italian Sausage) might be a tasty and textural addition.
My grandchildren love pasta and pie and I think they're going to love this! I'll have to get them to give me a rating. Love your family's honest reviews. Thanks for another delicious recipe.
Hysterical. Jim is so confident this is a 10 he’s ready to burst and then James comes up with 8 1/2! Beyond adorable.
I just found and absolutely love your channel You make the recipes easy and fun to follow along. Cant wait to start watching from the beginning
2:43 couldnt tell if that sound was the grinder or your wrist! Good to see James is being firmer on his score. I see comments have other stuff that could go in, this is what's great about this recipe, you can adjust it to include stuff you want to include, to have different flavours. Even if that is the sort of thing to make an Italian livid with rage...
This looks simple and good. My addition would be while mixing all together, you add chunks of grilled chicken and peas. Then bake it off. I guess I know what I’m making for dinner tonight. Thanks.
I really love that you prepare some vegetarian recipes. This looks amazing!
I make this all the time and my family loves it. It's called pastiera. I use ricotta and romano, and a lot of black pepper. I've even used cottage cheese if I don't have ricotta. I fry it in a covered frying pan and flip it half way through. It's good hot, cold or room temperature.
What a cool family you are. Everyone is very lucky. Enjoy!!!
We love your cooking videos! My family has made a similar spaghetti pie since the 1980s. My mom found the recipe in a magazine. A very delicious weeknight meal ❤️😊
Jim, I made this today. The only thing I did different was add some dried Sicilian oregano. My husband loved this! I did make half the portion, and broke the spaghetti in half. Really good. I do agree with James, I am glad I added oregano but next time I will add some Calabrian chili to spice it up a bit.
Excellent! I've made something similar with leftovers. I'll try it as a main next time! For breakfast with bacon or sausage on the side?
I love you guys! I always forward your videos to my friend. Making this tonight but I think I’ll add some meat. Your son reminds me of my 10 year old David he’s such a foodie. And a critic lol
This dish brings back so many memories of my childhood on Long Island in the 1970’s. My mother made this dish but not in any particular Italian way. She made it with cheddar cheese and called it “baked macaroni “. In her final years she told me that she first had it at the Automats in Manhattan and it was always called baked macaroni. I realize now that this was the original mid 20th century Mac and cheese. It certainly wasn’t called that, and it’s made very differently today, but this is how that OG concept was first made and definitely how it first looked.
I really love how you encourage us to improvise. No recipe is cast in stone.
Don't know how I missed this one! WOW! Can't wait to try it!!! I haven't tasted but I give it a 10!!! I know fresh ground is best, but I take about two tablespoons of peppercorns, coarse grind it in my spice grinder and keep it in a spice jar for when I need more than a few grinds. I don't keep more because I wouldn't use it up fast enough.
Looks good. Maybe add ground Italian sausage w/ peppers and onions to make more of a breakfast/brunch meal.
I really appreciate the son honesty. I will continue to subscribe to this channel. Btw, the dish looks absolutely scrumptious.
On an unrelated note I love your lentil soup. I've made it a dozen time. Its a favorite of mines.
What a great kid!
I have a similar recipe but I want to try yours as well. I love all the eggs in it! (My recipe only has four + milk). I do add chunks of cooked bacon, and in the bacon grease I saute chopped onions to also add which gives the dish a great flavor.
Forget cooking you should be teaching parenting classes! The relationship with your son is precious and sure to last a lifetime. James's wife will be a lucky woman to marry into this sweet family and she'll probably never have to cook a day in her life 🎉
You're right.
A nice family,so much love,smile, tenderness....Love them
Something about black pepper and eggs. I have always loved my fried egg sandwiches with lots of black pepper....and a good mayo, of course. This pie looks amazing! Can't wait to try it. Thanks!
I love how the recipe is presented. It's easy to follow and the results are always fantastic.
Your son is great ! I love that he's part of the experience. I'd recommend to add some cubed ham .. to give it another dimension.
This looks awesome!Cheddar's restaurants used to have a baked spaghetti called 'Baked Spasagna' this made me think of. Same concept, but with the meat and tomato sauce mentioned. It was really good.
Oh man! That would be a 10 in my book. I love simple dishes like that. Pasta, cheese & pepper. What’s not to love?
Thank you for sharing this video and I love 😍 learning new recipes!and it looks delicious 😋!
He (your tester) is so cute. You and your wife are blessed.
This looks delicious! I was going to post that I have made spaghetti pie for a good 30 years using a red sauce with either hamburger or hot sausage. The family always went crazy over it.
Thumbs up or the lovely relationship you have with your son. He is so at ease in your presence. The pie is great. What poor people called spaghetti pie was dried leftover cooked spaghetti with barely a film of sauce, no egg, no cheese and fried in some olive oil.
LOL - 8 1/2 is good, but I would have given it a 30!!! This dish is comfort food; pure and simple comfort food. I make this but even simpler because there is always left over cooked pasta in my freezer. I scramble 2 eggs in a bowl, defrost some pasta, melt butter in skillet and toss in pasta - give it a few twirls, add the eggs, some salt & pepper, cook just until eggs are done, put it into a large bowl & toss with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Any day of the week this dish rings my chimes. I will DEFINITELY make your recipe because you kicked it up a notch and then some. Thanks so much for sharing!
I first had a Spaghetti Omelette in Germany over 40 years ago. I’ve been fascinated with the spaghetti, egg, and cheese combinations since then.
I just love this family and channel! Best one on UA-cam. The food, recipes…homegrown love 💕!
I appreciate that, thanks so much.
Cubed salami in there is what my Mom from Naples did & it was great!
Spaghetti Pie! This is such a cool take on cacio e pepe! I make a layered version of this: Just 2-3 eggs, grated parmesan, salt, and pepper in the spaghetti, then a layer of shredded mozzarella, then topped with marinara. Pair it with a nice salad and garlic bread for a tasty & filling meatless dinner. Keep the great content coming!
My favorite pizza place once, long ago and for a very short time, made what I called "spaghetti pucks". Very similar to this, only a hint of tomato sauce that at best made it pinkish and not red, probably to not have it so "wet" as to fall apart. Loved those things...
Wasn't sure what was in them, but at least now I have a baseline recipe to start with and maybe hit on it. 🍕
The black pepper is what makes cacio e pepe really shine. Almost all pasta has cheese. When the pepper is freshly cracked, it's beautiful.
I made this for 2 friends from work when they visited. I didn’t know they were gourmet foodies! They loved it, and had never heard of it.
Old Chicago used to have this on their menu and I loved it. They called it Oh My Spaghetti Pie and you could get marinara on top and/or grilled chicken strips. I found a copy-cat recipe online because my ex-wife loved it so much that I surprised her with it for her birthday and it was fantastic. I need to make this again ASAP... Obviously not for her though LOL
I made this in a pyrex dish several times and it worked great.
I love how this is a total Family production.
This looks so good, Jim. And really easy. Looking forward to the meat sauce version, too. God bless.