Pasadena Star News/3/17/04

Spaghetti Pie

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
6 N/A N/A 316 41 14.3gm 553.4mg 30gm 17gm 268.3mg


INGREDIENTS:
6 ounces uncooked spaghetti 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter 1/3 cup grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese
2 eggs, well-beaten 1 (8-ounce) carton ricotta cheese 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion 8 ounces sliced mushrooms (optional) 1-1/2 cups homemade or jarred tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried basil and/or oregano 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt, or to taste 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese



1 Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil 10-inch pie plate or deep-dish pizza pan.
2 Cook the spaghetti according to package directions and drain thoroughly. (If using leftovers you need about 3 cups of pasta.)
3 Stir the oil into the hot spaghetti. stir in the cheese and eggs. Press spaghetti into the bottom and sides of the prepared pan to form a crust.
4 Spread the ricotta on top of the spaghetti. Sprinkle with the pepper, onion and mushrooms. Pour on the tomato sauce, then sprinkle with basil and garlic salt.
5 Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes. Sprinkle the mozzarella on top and bake until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.

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