SPAGHETTI PIE A LA ROMA 
2 tbsp. butter, divided
1 (8 oz.) pkg. spaghetti, cooked and drained
1/3 c. Parmesan cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1 lb. sausage, cooked and drained
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/8 tsp. ground allspice
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
1 (16 oz.) can stewed tomatoes, drained and chopped (reserve 1 tbsp. of juice)
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1/4 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp. basil
1 c. cottage cheese
3/4 c. grated Mozzarella cheese

Grease a 10 inch pie plate with 1 teaspoon of butter. Combine hot spaghetti with remaining butter, Parmesan cheese and eggs. Make a nest of the spaghetti mixture in the pie plate, set aside. Combine sausage, onion, green peppers, tomatoes, reserved tomato juice, tomato paste, sugar and spices. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Spread cottage cheese over spaghetti; top with sauce. Bake 15 to 20 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove from oven; top with Mozzarella cheese and bake an additional 5 to 10 minutes. Allow to cool 5 to 8 minutes before slicing. Serves 6.

NOTE: Sauce will be very thick. Can be prepared a day ahead of time and baked when ready to serve. If refrigerated prior to baking add 5 minutes to baking time. Do not use a smaller plate! Prepare several and entertain a crowd. Serve with hot bread and a green salad.

 

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