Spinach Orzo Pie
This is a quick easy dish that's a nice change from lasagna that goes well with a side salad.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1 1⁄2cups raw orzo pasta
- 2beaten eggs
- 1(15 1/2 ounce) jar chunky spaghetti sauce
- 1⁄3cup parmesan cheese
- 1(10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
- 1⁄2cup cottage cheese
- 1⁄4teaspoon nutmeg
- 1⁄2cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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DIRECTIONS
- Cook orzo according to directions and drain.
- Combine eggs, orzo, 1/2 c spaghetti sauce and parmesan cheese.
- Spray a 9" deep pie plate. The "crust" will be thick.
- Spread orzo mixture over pie plate and up the sides.
- Cook spinach and drain.
- In another bowl, combine spinach, cottage cheese and nutmeg.
- Spoon into pie plate.
- Spread remaining sauce over top.
- Cover the edge of the pie plate with foil.
- Bake at 350F for 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella and bake 5 minutes more.
- Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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