1. Cook spaghetti per package directions. Drain a minute or so before fully cooked - it will soak up some sauce during baking. While still hot, mix with the butter, eggs, and Parmesan cheese.

2. Spray a baking dish or deep pie pan with cooking spray. Pour spaghetti into the dish, and push around to make a "crust", where the sides are slightly higher and thicker than the center.

Cheese layer

1. Make the cheese mix, by mixing the nutmeg and herbs with the cheese. Spread over the spaghetti.

Meat mix

1. In a pan over medium heat, warm the oil and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until translucent. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds (it burns easily). Add the meat and break up clumps, stirring to brown it. Drain fat if needed. Off heat, stir in the marinara sauce.

2. Spoon the meat over the ricotta layer.

3. Use enough mozzarella cheese to cover the meat and edges of the spaghetti pie.

4. Bake 350F for 3 minutes. Use some foil to cover for the first 15 minutes to prevent cheese from getting overly browned.

5. Sprinkle with fresh herbs, if desired.