This dish is fun to put together for a twist on the traditional spaghetti meal.
Spaghetti in a Pie
Pie Shell:
8 oz. spaghetti
2 T. margarine
1/3 c. Parmesan cheese
2 eggs, beaten
Filling:
1 c. cottage cheese
1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
Sauce:
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped onion
15-1/2 oz. jar spaghetti sauce
Cook spaghetti. Drain. Stir in margarine, parmesan cheese and eggs. Form mixture into a crust in an 8×8″ pan. Cook in microwave uncovered at 80-90% power for 2-3 minutes or until set.
Brown beef with onion. Stir in spaghetti sauce and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
Spread cottage cheese over crust. Fill with sauce mixture. Cook (covered) for 6-7 minutes. Top with mozzarella. Cook 1 more minute. Let stand 8-10 minutes before serving.
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