Delicious Spaghetti Pie II Recipe

Spaghetti Pie II is a delicious twist on the classic spaghetti pie recipe. This recipe includes a flavorful combination of ground beef, spaghetti, cheese, and eggs baked to perfection. With a prep time of just 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner. The spaghetti pie can be served with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete and filling meal. This recipe is sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike!

Ingredients

• 8 ounces spaghetti
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 eggs, beaten

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain.
3. In a large bowl, mix cooked spaghetti, Parmesan cheese, and melted butter. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-inch pie plate.
4. In a skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
5. Stir in dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and tomato sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
6. In another bowl, mix cottage cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, and beaten eggs.
7. Spread half of the meat mixture over the spaghetti crust in the pie plate.
8. Spread the cheese mixture over the meat layer.
9. Top with remaining meat mixture.
10. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
11. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
12. Slice into wedges and serve hot.

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