Spaghetti Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350-degrees F.
2. 2
   Bring about 2 quarts of water to a boil and add pasta and salt and cook according to directions on package.
3. 3
   Drain.
4. 4
   Combine drained pasta, garlic, butter, parmesan, egg and basil in a bowl.
5. 5
   Press mixture into a deep 10-inch pie pan.
6. 6
   Bake for 15-20 minutes or until crust is set.
7. 7
   Let cool.
8. 8
   To make filling heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
9. 9
   Add onion and cook for 3-5 minutes or until soft.
10. 10
    Add beef and cook 6-8 minutes or until brown.
11. 11
    Drain off excess fat.
12. 12
    Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, and sugar and summer for 3-5 minutes.
13. 13
    Stir in basil, salt and pepper.
14. 14
    In a small bowl, combine ricotta, egg and oregano.
15. 15
    Spread cheese mixture over pasta crust.
16. 16
    Top with meat sauce and sprinkle with mozzarella.
17. 17
    Bake for 25-30 minutes.
18. 18
    Cool 15 minutes before slicing.