Mexicali Pasta Pie

Ingredients

Directions

Crumble ground meat into a 2-quart casserole.

Add onion.

Micro-cook, covered, on 100% power for 5 to 6 minutes, or till meat is no longer pink, stirring once to break up.

Drain off fat.

Stir in undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, flour, and seasoning.

Micro-cook, covered, on 100% power for 7 to 8 minutes or till mixture is thickened and bubbly, stirring once.

Set aside.

Stir together beaten eggs, hot cooked spaghetti, and butter/margarine.

Form spaghetti mixture in a "crust" in a greased 10-inch pie plate.

Cover with clear plastic wrap.

Micro-cook spaghetti crust on 50% power for 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 minutes or till crust is just set, giving dish a half-turn after 3 minutes.

Spoon cottage cheese over bottom of crust.

Spread meat mixture atop cottage cheese.

Micro-cook, uncovered, for 3 to 3 1/2 minutes or till hot, giving dish a half-turn after 1 1/2 minutes.

Sprinkle with topping; let stand 5 minutes.

Cut into wedges to serve.

Nutrition Facts

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.