Spaghetti Pizza Pie

If you like, add pepperoni to this dish that will please kids. For adults, a funkier cheese such as provolone will offer more oomph.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 8  ounces spaghetti
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup  freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1  egg, beaten
• 1  onion, chopped
• 1  clove garlic, minced
• 2  cups  sliced mushrooms
• 3⁄4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 1⁄2 cups  shredded mozzarella cheese
• 3⁄4 cup  chopped  sweet green pepper

Directions

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook spaghetti for 8 to 10 minutes, until tender but firm; drain and transfer to a bowl.
2. Toss with 1 TBS of the oil; let cool.
3. Toss with Parmesan and egg.
4. Press over the bottom and sides of a greased 9 inch pie plate.
5. Meanwhile, in skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat; cook onion, garlic, mushrooms, basil and oregano, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
6. Add tomato sauce; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, until thickened.
7. Sprinkle spaghetti mixture with 1/2 cup of the mozzarella; spoon sauce over top.
8. Sprinkle with greenpepper and remaining mozzarella.
9. Bake 375*F for 30 minutes or until spaghetti is golden brown.
10. Let stand for 5 minutes.