Spaghetti Pie

Baked Spaghetti Pie (Dreamfields)
Very good.
Fits my dietary needs. Satisfied my need to pig out, occasionally.

Serves: 12
Inspired by an internet posted recipe by Sue Cookincrazyme@aol.com

You could use lower fat cheeses if your diet is stricter than mine.
Makes 12 monster sized portions

13 1/4 ounces spaghetti, Dreamfields
1 pound ground beef 24 ounces jarred commercial spaghetti sauce
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon dried basil (fresh if you have it)
16 ounces ricotta cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
2 cups mozzarella cheese

Pre heat oven to 350°F.
Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain.
While spaghetti is cooking, place ground beef in 10-inch skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until browned . Drain off fat.
Stir in spaghetti sauce and tomato. Set aside.
Combine cooked spaghetti, Parmesan cheese, eggs, butter and basil in large bowl.
Place mixture in an ungreased 9 X 13-inch glass baking dish.
Combine ricotta cheese and sour cream in same bowl. (no need to dirty another bowl)
Spread over spaghetti.
Spread beef mixture over ricotta layer.
Sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese.
Bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until heated through and the cheese just begins to brown.
To serve, cut into portions with a sharp spatula.
Serves 12

NUTRITION FACTS Amount per Serving
Calories 631
Calories From Fat 132
Total Fat 19g 30%
Saturated Fat 9g 46%
Cholesterol 83mg 28%
Sodium 583mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 13%
Sugars 3g
Protein 27g
Vitamin A 17%
Vitamin C 5%
Calcium 42%
Iron 4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.