Spaghetti Pie

Danielle in New Hampshire's Note:

This is a staple in our household, very tasty! Children love this dish. Garlic bread and a tossed salad will make a super meal!

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 6 ounces spaghetti
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1⁄3; cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 eggs (well beaten)
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 lb ground beef
• ½ cup chopped onion
• ¼ cup green pepper (chopped)
• 1 (8 ounce) can diced tomatoes (I use Contadina Brand)
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• ½ teaspoon garlic
• ½ cup mozzarella cheese

Directions:

1. Cook spaghetti as directed on package.
2. Drain and add margarine, parmesan cheese and eggs.
3. Mix well.
4. Line 9x13 pan with spaghetti mixture. Spread cottage cheese over spaghetti. In separate pan brown ground beef; add onion, green peppers. Drain off excess fat.
5. In separate pan combine diced tomatoes, paste, sugar, oregano and garlic.
6. Add meat mixture to sauce and heat thoroughly. Spread meat sauce over spaghetti and cottage cheese.
7. Bake in oven at 350 for 20 minutes. Add mozzarella cheese and bake 5 more minutes.

Reviews

[HeatherFeather]

This was delicious! This was easy to prepare and is a very economical, family pleasing meal. I accidently used a larger size can of diced tomatoes (I had already added a 15 oz. can before realizing my error) and I would repeat the error as it came out just great. I also used ricotta cheese instead of cottage cheese, as that is what I had on hand. I think it would be equally delicious with either type of cheese. We were able to get 8 servings even though the recipe indicates 4 servings.

[blondegirl]

Very yummi, kinda like a lasagne, only different! It was great to freeze in portions for later.

[HisMonie]

This was last night's dinner, and a great one at that!! I omitted the green peppers (kids and I don't like) and followed the rest of the recipe to a "T"! We all loved it! Even though the cottage cheese was yummy, might try ricotta next time just out of curiousity!! Thank you, Danielle! :-)