Recipe: String Pie (Spaghetti Pie)

String Pie

8 ounces spaghetti
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 jar (15 1/2 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons butter
1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Cook beef, onion and green pepper in large skillet over medium-high heat until meat is brown; drain drippings. Stir in spaghetti sauce; mix well.

In large bowl, combine cooked spaghetti, Parmesan cheese, eggs and butter; mix well. Place into bottom or 13x9-inch baking pan. Spread cottage cheese over top. Pour meat sauce mixture over cottage cheese. Sprinkle mozzarella over top.

Bake 20 minutes or until hot and cheese melts.

Makes 6-8 servings.