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Title: Spaghetti Pizza Pie
Categories: Pasta Dessert Ethnic
Yield: 6 Servings
| 8 | oz | Spaghetti |
| 2 | tb | Olive oil |
| 1/4 | c | Parmesan, freshly grated |
| 1 | Egg, beaten | |
| 1 | Onion, chopped | |
| 1 | Garlic clove, minced | |
| 2 | c | Mushrooms, sliced |
| 3/4 | ts | Dried basil |
| 1/4 | ts | Dried oregano |
| 14 | oz | Canned tomato sauce |
| 1 1/2 | c | Mozzarella, shredded |
| 3/4 | c | Sweet green pepper, chopped |
Pepperoni may be added. Provolone cheese may be used for more oomph.
In large pot of boiling salted water, cook spaghetti for 8-10 minutes, until tender but firm; drain and transfer to bowl. Toss with 1 tb of the oil; let cool. Toss with Parmesan and egg. Press over bottom and sides of greased 9-inch pie plate.
Meanwhile, in skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat; cook onion, garlic, mushrooms, basil and oregano, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until thickened.
Sprinkle spaghetti mixture with 1/2 cup of the mozzarella; spoon sauce over top. Sprinkle with green pepper and remaining mozzarella. Bake in 375F 190C oven for 30 minutes or until spaghetti is golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Makes 6 servings
Per serving: about 340 calories, 15 g protein, 15 g fat, 38 g carbohydrate good source calcium.
Source: Canadian Living magazine, Sep 94 Presented in article by Elizabeth Baird: "Great Pastabilities"
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