I haven't made this simple dish in a very long time, but all ingredients
were at hand and we have a busy day, so tomorrow it's Spaghetti Pie.
Actually this requires a dish deeper than an ordinary pie plate. A
springform pan works well if you cover the outside bottom with foil.


* Exported from MasterCook *

Spaghetti Pie

Recipe By : Mom
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound spaghetti -- cooked
2 cups ricotta cheese
1/2 cup freshly grated romano cheese
1 1/4 cups mozzarella cheese -- shredded
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup your favorite pasta sauce, with meat
(I almost always use homemade)
1 tablespoon butter

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Lightly grease a springform pan with the butter.

Fill a large pot and cook the spaghetti al dente, drain and let cool.

Mix the ricotta, 1/4 cup of the romano, 1/2 cup of the mozzarella, oregano,
basil, and two eggs. Beat lightly until smooth.

Beat the remaining two eggs, and mix with the cooled spaghetti.

Assemble the pie by spreading half the pasta and egg mixture evenly in the
bottom of the pan. Add a layer of half the meat sauce, and then a layer of
the cheese and egg mixture. Repeat layers with remaining pasta, meat sauce,
and cheese mixture. Spread the remaining 3/4 cup of mozzarella over the
top.

Cover with aluminum foil and bake in a 375 degree oven for 45 minutes.
Remove the foil, dust with remaining 1/4 cup romano, and bake for another 5
minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes.

Run a knife around the edge of the pan to release the pie. Remove the ring
and cut the pie in wedges to serve.

--
Wayne Boatwright
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