String Pie

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String Pie

String Pie is a delicious alternative to lasagna.
Cooked spaghetti noodles are combined with eggs,
butter and Parmesan cheese. The mixture is spread into a
13 x 9-inch baking dish. When baked, this forms the crust.
Ricotta cheese and shredded Italian cheese blend forms the cheese layer and
a simple meat sauce covers the top.
String pie is ready to serve in under an hour.

Serve String Pie with a small tossed salad and
garlic bubble bread for a easy, delicious and
affordable meal the whole family will love~
For an added treat, finish this meal off with a dish of gelato~
Bon Appetito~

String Pie

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 jar (15 1/2 oz.) spaghetti sauce
• 8 ounces spaghetti, hot cooked and drained
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 2 cups finely shredded 6 cheese Italian blend cheese
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Cooking Directions

1. Cook beef, onion and green pepper in a large skillet over medium-high heat until meat is brown, stirring to separate meat. Drain fat. Stir in spaghetti sauce; mix well. 
2. Combine spaghetti noodles, Parmesan cheese, eggs and butter in a large bowl; mix well. Place in bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Spread ricotta cheese over top. Sprinkle shredded Italian cheese blend over ricotta cheese. Pour sauce mixture over cheese. Sprinkle 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese over the top. Bake in preheated 350º oven for 30 to 45 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Ground Beef, Tomato, Cheese, Pasta, Casserole, Italian