Name: Easy Spaghetti Pie with Beef and Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: butter for greasing; 1 (6 ounce) package spaghetti; 0.33333331346512 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 eggs, beaten; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 pound lean ground beef; 0.5 cup chopped onion; 0.25 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 cup cottage cheese; 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

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1 Set the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Use 1 tablespoon butter to coat the inside of a 10-inch pie plate.

2 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook for about 12 minutes, stirring from time to time, until the noodles are tender but still firm to the bite. Drain them in a colander, then place them back in the pot.

3 While the spaghetti is still hot, mix in the grated Parmesan cheese, beaten eggs, and 2 tablespoons butter until everything is evenly combined. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pie plate and press it firmly across the bottom and up the sides to create a sturdy crust.

4 Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground beef, chopped onion, chopped green bell pepper, and minced garlic. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring and breaking up the meat, until the beef is browned and crumbly. Drain away the excess fat.

5 Add the undrained diced tomatoes, tomato paste, white sugar, and dried oregano to the skillet. Stir the mixture together and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until it is heated through.

6 Spread the cottage cheese evenly over the spaghetti crust. Spoon the beef and tomato mixture over the cottage cheese layer.

7 Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes. Scatter the shredded mozzarella cheese over the surface, then return the pie to the oven for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. Let it stand briefly so the layers can set before slicing.

Easy Spaghetti Pie with Beef and Cheese

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