Spaghetti Pie

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Spaghetti Pie

Ingredients

  • 6 oz. spaghetti
  • 2 T. butter
  • 1/2 C. Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 C. ricotta or cottage cheese
  • 1 lb. Italian sausage or hamburger
  • 1 small jar pasta sauce
  • Onions, green peppers, mushrooms (optional)
  • 1/2 C. mozzarella cheese shredded
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook and drain spaghetti.
  • Stir in butter, egg and Parmesan cheese.
  • Return to oven and bake for 5 more minutes.
  • Cook meat and mix with pasta sauce and any optional vegetables.
  • Spread ricotta or cottage cheese over crust.
  • Pour cooked sauce with meat on top.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
  • Remove and sprinkle top with mozzarella.
  • Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Slice into wedges and serve.