string pie

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Recipe by
Cassie *
Somewhere, PA

My kids love pasta, and this is a quick, easy dish I throw together when pinched for time..I have used ricotta cheese instead of the cottage cheese..it works well with both..

I have also replaced the beef for chicken..

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yield 6 - 8
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For string pie

  • 1 lb
    ground beef
  • 1/2 c
    chopped onions
  • 1/2 c
    green or red bell pepper, chopped..or have used jalapeno's
  • 1
    (15.5 ounces) spaghetti sauce..i use my homemade..any will do
  • 1/3 c
    grated parmesan cheese
  • 8 oz
    spaghetti, cooked and drained
  • 2
    eggs beaten
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 c
    cottage cheese, or ricotta
  • 1 c
    shredded mozzarella

How To Make string pie

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degree

    Cook beef , onion, and peppers in large skillet over med - high heat until meat is brown, stirring to separate meat. Drain fat. Stir in spaghetti sauce; mix well.
  • 2
    Combine spaghetti, parmesan cheese, eggs and butter in a large bowl; mix well.

    Place in bottom of 13 x 9 inch pan.

    Spread cottage cheese over top; pour meat sauce over cottage cheese; spread evenly; sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.

    Bake 30 minutes or until heated through and desired browness..
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