Spaghetti Pizza Pie
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Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

8 ounces spaghetti
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup parmesan -- freshly grated
1 large egg -- beaten
1 medium Onion -- chopped
1 clove garlic -- minced
2 cups mushrooms -- sliced
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
14 ounces canned tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups mozzarella -- shredded
3/4 cup sweet green pepper -- chopped
 

Preparation:

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