Kid's favorite spaghetti pie

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8ouncesMild or hot Italian sausages casings removed or lean ground beef
2cupsSliced mushrooms
1smallOnion, chopped
1largeClove garlic, finely chopped
teaspoonDried oregano
2cupsTomato pasta sauce
2cupsSmall broccoli florets
3cupsCooked spaghetti or other string pasta/6oz uncooked
cupShredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

PREHEAT OVEN TO 350øF

In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, cook sausage meat, breaking up with a wooden spoon, for 4 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain in sieve to remove any fat. Return to saucepan. Add mushrooms, onion, garlic, and oregano; cook stirring, for 3 minutes or until vegetables are softened. Add tomato paste sauce; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

Rinse broccoli; place in a covered casserole dish. Microwave at High for 2 to 2½ minutes or until bright green and almost tender. Rinse under cold water to chill; drain.

Arrange spaghetti in pie plate. Spread with meat sauce; top with broccoli and sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until cheese is melted. Cut into wedges and serve. Tip: Broccoli can be replaced by zucchini, bell peppers or whatever vegetables you have on hand Yield: 4 servings Typed in MMFormat by cjhartlin@... Source: Fast & Easy Cooking.

Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V4 #8 by "Cindy Hartlin" <cjhartlin@...> on Feb 17, 1999