recipelink.com Chat Room Recipe Swap - 2001-05-23
From: Kelly~WA

Pasta Pizza

----Crust----
3 c elbow macaroni -- cooked and drained
2 egg whites -- whipped
1/3 c fat-free Parmesan cheese

----Spaghetti Sauce----
1 tsp olive oil
1 1/2 c mushrooms -- sliced
1/2 c onions -- chopped
1/2 c bell peppers -- chopped
2 cloves garlic -- minced
29 ozs crushed tomatoes -- undrained
6 ozs tomato paste
1 tsp granulated sugar
3 tsps oregano
3 tsps basil
2 tsps salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

----Toppings----
1/2 c mushrooms -- sliced
1 c fat-free mozzarella cheese -- grated
1 c fat-free cheddar cheese -- grated

Preheat oven to 375. Prepare a 12" pizza pan with cooking spray; set aside.

To prepare crust, combine hot macaroni, egg whites, and Parmesan cheese. Spread macaroni mixture over prepared pan.

To prepare sauce, heat oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, and garlic until all is tender. Then, add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Top with mushrooms and cheeses. Bake for 25 minutes or until heated through.