Title: Spaghetti Pizza Pie
Categories: Pastanoodle, Pastry*pies, Italian
Yield: 6 Servings

8 oz Spaghetti
2 tb Olive oil
1/4 c Parmesan, freshly grated
1 Egg, beaten
1 Onion, chopped
1 Garlic clove, minced
2 c Mushrooms, sliced
3/4 ts Dried basil
1/4 ts Dried oregano
14 oz Canned tomato sauce
1 1/2 c Mozzarella, shredded
3/4 c Sweet green pepper, chopped

Pepperoni may be added. Provolone cheese may be used for more oomph.

In large pot of boiling salted water, cook spaghetti for 8-10 minutes,
until tender but firm; drain and transfer to bowl. Toss with 1 tb of the
oil; let cool. Toss with Parmesan and egg. Press over bottom and sides of
greased 9-inch pie plate.

Meanwhile, in skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat; cook onion,
garlic, mushrooms, basil and oregano, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
Add tomato sauce; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until
thickened.

Sprinkle spaghetti mixture with 1/2 cup of the mozzarella; spoon sauce over
top. Sprinkle with green pepper and remaining mozzarella. Bake in 375F 190C
oven for 30 minutes or until spaghetti is golden brown. Let stand for 5
minutes.

Makes 6 servings for $5.10CDN [Sep 94]

Per serving: about 340 calories, 15 g protein, 15 g fat, 38 g carbohydrate
good source calcium.

Source: Canadian Living magazine, Sep 94 Presented in article by Elizabeth
Baird: "Great Pastabilities"

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