Ground Turkey And Pepperoni Spaghetti Pie

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This pasta pizza hybrid might make a traditional Italian chef cry, but sometimes new twists with classic ingredients turn out delicious.

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serves/makes:

ready in:
30-60 minutes

ingredients

6 ounces spaghetti
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs, well beaten
1 pound ground turkey (or beef)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
8 ounces crushed plum tomatoes
1 can (6 ounce size) tomato paste
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
10 pepperoni slices (or to taste)

directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Stir butter and Parmesan cheese into hot spaghetti.

Add eggs, stirring well. Spoon into a greased 10-inch pie plate. Use a spoon to shape noodles into a pie shell. Bake at 350 degrees F, uncovered, for 9 minutes or until set.

Combine beef, onion, and bell pepper in a large skillet. Cook over medium heat until meat is browned, stirring to crumble; drain well. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, and seasonings. Cover and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Spread ricotta cheese evenly over pie shell. Top with meat sauce. Cover with foil, and bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes; sprinkle with mozzarella, and top with pepperoni. Bake, uncovered, about 5 minutes.

Let stand 10 minutes before serving.