Gail Simmons' Epic Spaghetti Pie - Once Upon a Chef
"From Bringing It Home by Gail Simmons, this Spaghetti Pie made with Italian sausage and broccoli is one of the best things I've ever made...."
INGREDIENTS
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Unsalted butter, for greasing the pan
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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3/4 lb broccoli or broccoli rabe, trimmed, stems and florets chopped into 1/4-inch pieces (about 2 ½ cups)
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1 lb hot or sweet Italian sausage, removed from casings
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained, tomatoes crushed by hand
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Kosher salt
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1 lb dried spaghetti
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3/4 cup whole milk (I substituted half & half)
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3 large eggs
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2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
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2-1/2 cups (8 oz) grated sharp cheddar cheese
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2-1/2 cups (8 oz) grated fontina cheese
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1-1/2 cups (3 oz) freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
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1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage
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Special equipment: 9½-inch springform pan
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