*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                              Spaghetti Pie

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : American                         Beef
                Cheese                           Main Dishes
                Pasta

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   6      Ounces        Spaghetti -- cooked
   2      Tablespoons   Unsalted Butter
     1/3  Cup           Grated Parmesan Cheese
   2                    Eggs
   1      Cup           Cottage Cheese -- -or- ricotta cheese
   1      Pound         Ground Beef
     1/2  Cup           Chopped Onion
     1/4  Cup           Green Pepper -- chopped
   8      Oz. Can       Stewed Tomatoes -- undrained & chopped
   6      Oz. Can       Tomato Paste
   1      Teaspoon      Sugar
   1      Teaspoon      Oregano
     1/2  Teaspoon      Garlic Powder
     1/2  Cup           Mozzarella Cheese -- shredded

Preheat oven to 350.

Stir together cooked spaghetti, butter, Parmesan and eggs.  Spoon mixture
into a buttered 9-inch pie plate, pressing to form a "crust."  Spread
cottage or ricotta cheese over crust.  Meanwhile, brown beef in a
skillet; drain fat.  Stir in onion, green pepper, tomatoes and liquid,
tomato paste, sugar, oregano, and garlic powder.  Pour meat mixture over
cottage/ricotta.  Bake 30 minutes.  Sprinkle mozzarella on top and bake 5
more minutes.

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