Slim Spaghetti Pie
- 6 ounces thin whole wheat spaghetti
- 13 cup grated fat-free parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- butter-flavored cooking spray
- 12 ounces 93% lean ground beef
- 1 12 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 12 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning or 12 teaspoon oregano
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
- 12 cup tomato paste with garlic (or Italian spices)
- 1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded fat free mozzarella cheese
- To make the crust, cook the spaghetti "al dente" according to the package directions.
- Drain well and return to the pot.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and toss to mix well.
- Add the egg and toss again.
- Coat a 10-inch pie pan with nonstick cooking spray and spread the mixture evenly over the bottom and up the sides of the pan.
- Set aside.
- To make the sauce, coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and preheat over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook, stirring to crumble, until the meat is no longer pink.
- Drain off any excess fat.
- Add the mushrooms, onions, and Italian seasoning or oregano.
- Cover and cook for about 4 minutes more or until the onion starts to soften.
- Add the undrained tomatoes and the tomato paste, cover and cook over medium low heat for 5 minutes more, stirring occasionally, until the flavors are blended.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and set aside.
- To assemble the pie, spread the ricotta cheese over the bottom of the crust, then cover the ricotta layer with the sauce.
- Spray the exposed edges of the crust (if any) lightly with the cooking spray, and bake uncovered at 350F for 25 minutes, or until heated through.
- Spread the mozzarella over the top of the sauce, and bake for 5 minutes more or until the cheese is melted.
- Remove the pie from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes before cutting it into wedges and serving.
- To freeze:.
- Cover pie pan with foil; label and freeze.
- To Serve from Freezer:.
- Thaw.
- Bake, covered for 25 min at 350.
- Remove foil and bake for 5 more minutes.
parmesan cheese, egg, butter, ground beef, mushrooms, onion, italian seasoning, italianstyle stewed tomatoes, tomato, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/slim-spaghetti-pie-206334 (may not work)