Spaghetti Pie

Spaghetti Pie
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6 ounces of spaghetti
2 tablespoons of butter
1/3 cup of Parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 pound of ground beef
1 can or jar of spaghetti sauce (or homemade if you prefer)
1 cup of cottage or ricotta cheese
1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions: Brown the ground beef, drain, and add the spaghetti sauce. While the ground beef is browning, cook the spaghetti according to package directions and drain. Add butter, Parmesan cheese and egg to the hot spaghetti. Place the spaghetti mixture in the bottom of a greased pie plate. Spread the cottage or ricotta cheese over the spaghetti. Spread the ground beef mixture over the cottage/ricotta cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Spread the mozzarella over the pie and bake until melted. Let stand for 5 minutes, cut into wedges, and serve.
Tip: When assembling the pie, make sure that the spaghetti "crust" is completely covered with other layers to prevent the edges from becoming crispy.
Healthy alternatives: I have made this pie with whole wheat spaghetti and my family loved it. If your family is new to whole wheat pasta, try a 50/50 mix. I imagine ground turkey would work well in this recipe too.
Freezer friendly: I almost never make spaghetti pie without making one or two more for the freezer. I assemble them without the mozzarella and cover each pie with a layer of plastic wrap and a layer of aluminum foil. I place a baggie with the mozzarella on top before putting it in the freezer. The pie can be thawed in the refrigerator and baked according to directions or put in the oven frozen with an extended cooking time.
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Tried this it is a family FAVORITE.