Spaghetti Pie

A healthy version.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 6  ounces  whole wheat spaghetti
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1  egg, beaten
• 1⁄2 lb ground turkey
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped onion
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped green pepper
• 1 (8 ounce) can low-sodium stewed tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can low-sodium tomato paste
• 3⁄4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1  cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1⁄2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Stir oil and Parmesan cheese into hot pasta. Add egg, stirring well. Spoon mixture into a 10 deep dish pie plate. Use a spoon to shape the spaghetti into a pie shell. Microwave uncovered on high for 3 minutes or until set; set aside.
2. In Skillet, saute onion for 5 minutes till tender, add ground turkey and cook till done. Drain fat, return to skillet or in a large bowl, add tomatoes, paste, spices. Cover and microwave 3 to 4 minutes, stirring once; set aside.
3. Spread ricotta evenly over pie shell. Top with meat sauce. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 6 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella. Microwave uncovered on high for 30 seconds or until cheese melts.