6 oz. vermicelli or very thin spaghetti
2 tbsp. melted butter
6 oz. grated Gruyere cheese
3 eggs
1 1/2 c. milk (or cream)
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 c. minced parsley
Chopped vegetables as desired (broccoli or mushrooms or asparagus)

Cook pasta as directed and place in deep ten inch glass pie dish with melted butter. Spread over bottom of dish and up sides to form a thick "crust". Place grated cheeses and vegetables (if desired) in crust.

Beat remaining ingredients until well blended and pour over all. Press down and "lift" pasta on sides of dish to form crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until knife in center comes out dry and crust is golden.

Steamed (in microwave) vegetables such as asparagus, onions, broccoli, or mushrooms are good in this.