Everybody Loves Pie! (Spaghetti Pie)

Everybody loves pie right?

Apple Pie,
Cherry Pie
Pecan Pie,
Blueberry Pie,
Lemon pie,

I could go on and on, because I love pie!
In fact, I think we should eat pie every day!

What kind of mother would I be if I served pie every night for dinner?
Well... if it's this pie, I'd say a pretty darn great one!

Take a look at this!!

Let Them Eat Pie!!!

Dana's Spaghetti Pie

• 6 ounces spaghetti
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 eggs (well beaten)
• 1 cup cottage cheese (or Ricotta)
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup green pepper (chopped)
• 1 (8 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic (chopped)
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Cook spaghetti as directed on package, Drain, set aside in a bowl.
   
2. Add margarine, Parmesan cheese and eggs to the pasta.
   
3. Mix well.
4. Press noodle mixture into the bottom of a greased 10 inch pie pan.
   
5. Spread cottage cheese over spaghetti.
6. Brown ground beef; add onion, garlic, green peppers. Drain off excess fat.
7. Add diced tomatoes, paste, sugar, spices to the meat mixture.
8. Stir to combine and heat thoroughly.
   
9. Spread meat sauce over spaghetti and cottage cheese.
10. Bake in oven at 350 for 20 minutes.
    
11. Sprinkle on mozzarella cheese and bake 5 more minutes.
12. Slice and Enjoy!
    

My Grandmother used to make a spaghetti pie.
I've tweaked it to our liking.. feel free to do the same to suit your taste!