SPAGHETTI PIE 
8 oz. spaghetti (uncooked)
2 tbsp. butter
1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs, well beaten
1 1/2 c. cottage cheese or Ricotta cheese
1 lb. lean ground beef or raw ground turkey
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped green bell pepper
1 (8 oz.) can stewed tomatoes (undrained), chopped
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 tsp. granulated sugar
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1/2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Stir butter, Parmesan cheese and eggs into cooked spaghetti. Spoon mixture into a buttered 9-inch pie plate, pressing to form a "crust". Spread cottage cheese over crust.

Meanwhile, brown beef in a large skillet; drain fat. Stir in onion, green pepper, tomatoes and their liquid, tomato paste, sugar, oregano and garlic salt. Pour meat mixture over cottage cheese in crust.

Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 30 minutes. Sprinkle Mozzarella cheese on top.

Bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

 

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