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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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The crust is made from spaghetti and then layered with cheeses, meat and sauce. Mm-mm! Ingredients:
6 ounces spaghetti |
2 1/2 quarts boiling water |
1 tablespoon vegetable oil |
2 teaspoons salt |
2 eggs |
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese |
2 tablespoons butter, softened |
1 cup cottage cheese |
1 tablespoon vegetable oil |
1 pound lean ground beef |
1 onion, chopped |
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper |
1 cup chopped tomatoes |
6 ounces tomato paste |
1 teaspoon white sugar |
1 teaspoon dried oregano |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder |
2 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese |
Directions:
1. Cook spaghetti in water with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 tablespoon oil until tender but still firm. Drain. Add eggs, Parmesan cheese, and butter. Mix and shape into a crust in greased 10-inch pie plate.
2. Spread cottage cheese over crust. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Scramble-fry beef, onion, and green pepper until beef is thoroughly browned. Mix in tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and garlic powder. Spread mixture over cottage cheese.
4. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes.
5. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and bake 5-10 minutes more.
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