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Jessie Sheehan’s Spaghetti Pie
A while ago, Joanna told me about the coolest thing…
Last year, Anton’s elementary school held a fundraiser called Eat Pie Shop (!) where they set up tables with different kinds of homemade pies — sweet ones, like chocolate, apple, crumbles, etc., as well as savory ones, like frittata and quiche. Also included in this glorious-sounding spread? A spaghetti pie — which, Joanna told me, everyone went bananas over.
And not just the kids! The adults, too. Have you all heard of this? It’s exactly what it sounds like — tomatoey, cheesy spaghetti that is baked in a pie dish, then served in wedges, in all its crispy-edged glory.
So, it made complete sense that when I was flipping through Jessie Sheehan’s new book Salty Cheesy Herby Crispy: Snackable Bakes, I stopped short at her recipe for Spaghetti Pie With Cheesy Marinara. Sheehan — who hosts the Cherry Bombe podcast “She’s My Cherry Pie” and pops up all over Instagram with her cheerful signature greeting “Peeps!” — is fun personified. Her book is all about the quick-and-easy (the 100 recipes in her book call on basic pantry staples and come together in less than an hour) and the playful, like that Spaghetti Pie, but also Everything Bagel and Cream Cheese Snacking Bread, Jalapeño Cheddar Shortbread Buttons, and things like popovers, hand pies, and snacky bite-size things that make a party a party.
Baked Spaghetti Pie With Cheesy Marinara
From Salty Cheesy Herby Crispy: Snackable Bakes, by Jessie Sheehan
Makes one 8-inch round pie
Says Jessie: Wrap the spaghetti in a clean dish towel (which will prevent you from spraying your kitchen with tiny broken noodles) and break the spaghetti into thirds before boiling it, as it’ll cook faster (in only 5 minutes!) and the pie will be easier to slice and eat.
olive oil for brushing the pan
¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons (88 g) finely grated Parmesan, divided, plus more for serving
2 large eggs
1½ cups (382 g) store–bought or homemade marinara sauce, plus more for serving
¾ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ to ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
½ to ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
1¼ cups (125 g) shredded low-moisture, whole-milk mozzarella, divided, plus more for sprinkling
⅓ cup (76 g) ricotta
¾ pound (340 g) spaghetti, cooked until al dente
Heat the oven to 350°F. Brush an 8-inch round cake pan with olive oil and line the bottom with parchment paper. Brush the parchment with additional oil and sprinkle the bottom and sides of the pan with ¼ cup (25 g) of the Parmesan to coat.
Lightly whisk the eggs in a large bowl. Whisk in the marinara, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, ½ cup (50 g) of the Parmesan, ¾ cup (75 g) of the mozzarella, and the ricotta. Fold in the cooked spaghetti with a flexible spatula and transfer the mixture to the prepared cake pan, pressing down with your spatula to compress it. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmesan over the top.
Bake for about 15 minutes. Carefully remove the cake pan from the oven, sprinkle the “pie” with the remaining ½ cup (50g) of mozzarella, and return the pan to the oven to bake for about 15 minutes more, or until the cheese is nicely melted. If you want your cheese bronzed and slightly crispy, place the pie under the broiler briefly, keeping a watchful eye, about 2 minutes or so.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before running a knife around the edge of the pan and inverting the “pie” onto a serving plate. (You may need to give the bottom of the cake pan a few firm taps to help it release.) Let it rest for 5 to 10 more minutes, then serve the “pie” in wedges, passing extra Parmesan and sauce, if desired, at the table.
Would you make this? What other fun dinners do you recommend?
P.S. Five-ingredient dinners, and a pasta sauce taste test.
(Photo by Nico Schinco.)
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love
Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Ban subscriptions and get Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £121
TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac for just £120.54 through June 1.
You wouldn’t keep paying for Netflix if you could own your favorite shows, right? So why are you still subscribing to Office apps you use every day? Microsoft 365’s price keeps going up, but there’s finally a way to break free — and it’ll cost you way less in the long run.
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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