Spaghetti Pie

Directions

1. 1
   For crust, cook spaghetti according to the package directions, except omit the cooking oil and salt.
2. 2
   Drain well. Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl stir together the 2 egg whites, the parmesan cheese, and margarine.
3. 3
   Stir into the hot cooked spaghetti.
4. 4
   Spray a 9 inch pie plate with nonstick coating. Arrange spaghetti mixture evenly in the bottom and up the sides of the pie plate.
5. 5
   In another bowl, stir together the remaining 2 egg whites and the drained cottage cheese.
6. 6
   Spread cottage cheese mixture over the crust.
7. 7
   Set aside.
8. 8
   In a large skillet cook the meat, onion, and green pepper till meat is brown.
9. 9
   Drain off fat. Stir in the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, and salt.
10. 10
    Heat through.
11. 11
    Spoon over cottage cheese mixture in crust.
12. 12
    Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes.
13. 13
    Sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese.
14. 14
    Bake about 5 minutes more or till the cheese melts and the crust is set.
15. 15
    Let stand 5 minutes.
16. 16
    Cut into wedges.
17. 17
    Makes 5 servings.