Spinach Orzo Pie
- 1 1/2 cups raw orzo pasta
- 2 beaten eggs
- 1 (15 1/2 ounce) jar chunky spaghetti sauce
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Cook orzo according to directions and drain.
- Combine eggs, orzo, 1/2 c spaghetti sauce and parmesan cheese.
- Spray a 9" deep pie plate. The "crust" will be thick.
- Spread orzo mixture over pie plate and up the sides.
- Cook spinach and drain.
- In another bowl, combine spinach, cottage cheese and nutmeg.
- Spoon into pie plate.
- Spread remaining sauce over top.
- Cover the edge of the pie plate with foil.
- Bake at 350F for 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella and bake 5 minutes more.
- Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
orzo pasta, eggs, parmesan cheese, spinach, cottage cheese, nutmeg, mozzarella cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spinach-orzo-pie-52514 (may not work)