Spaghetti Pie

Spaghetti Pie, what could be better. Just think, it is the classic spaghetti but it is in casserole form which makes it very easy to prepare and then just pop it in the oven to bake. When it is done, it can be sliced and served just like a pie because the spaghetti forms a very nice crust. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as my family has. 

Ingredients:
6 oz spaghetti, cooked
2 tbs olive oil
2 eggs, well beaten
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups pasta sauce
1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 small onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
1 4 oz can mushrooms, drained

Brown Italian sausage and when the meat is mostly browned, add onion, bell pepper and mushrooms. Continue to cook until onion is translucent and meat is completely browned. Remove from pan and set aside.

Toss spaghetti with oil oil in large bowl. Stir in eggs and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Pour spaghetti mixture in greased 10-inch pie plate, form into crust.

Spoon Ricotta cheese over spaghetti crust. Layer meat mixture over Ricotta cheese. Top with pasta sauce. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven 25 minutes. Top with Mozzarella cheese. Bake 5 more minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Cool 10 minutes before cutting.