Spaghetti Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
2. 2
   Drain.
3. 3
   Return spaghetti to warm saucepan.
4. 4
   Stir butter into hot pasta until melted.
5. 5
   Stir in egg, basil and Parmesan cheese; set aside.
6. 6
   Meanwhile, in a medium skillet cook ground beef, onion, sweet pepper, and garlic until meat is brown and onion is tender.
7. 7
   Drain.
8. 8
   Stir in, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil and oregano; heat through.
9. 9
   Coat a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
10. 10
    Press spaghetti mixture onto bottom and up sides of pie plate, forming a crust.
11. 11
    Spread cottage cheese on the top and up the sides of pasta crust.
12. 12
    Spread meat mixture over cottage cheese.
13. 13
    Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
14. 14
    Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and heated through.
15. 15
    To serve, cut into wedges.