Ww 6 Pt. Famous Spaghetti Pie |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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This is a slightly modified version of the classic Weight Watchers recipe that using the spaghetti as the crust! It's yummy and great with a side salad. Enjoy! Ingredients:
6 ounces spaghetti, cooked and drained (do not rinse) |
1/4 cup fat free egg substitute |
1 tablespoon butter (yes butter!) |
1 tablespoon reduced fat parmesan cheese, grated |
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes or 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped |
1 lb extra lean ground beef |
2 teaspoons olive oil |
1 cup bell pepper, diced (use your favourite kind) |
1/2 cup scallion, chopped (green onions are fine) |
1/2 cup tomato sauce |
1/2 teaspoon dried basil |
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground |
2 1/2 ounces reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, grated |
Directions:
1. In large bowl, toss together spaghetti, egg substitute, 2 teaspoon olive oil, Parmesan cheese and parsley; set aside.
2. In large nonstick frying pan, heat last 2 teaspoons of oil; add beef and saute for 2 minutes, breaking up chunks. Add bell pepper and scallions. Cook, stirring, 4-5 minutes, until vegetables are tender and beef is no longer pink. Stir in remaining ingredients except mozzarella cheese; simmer 5-6 minutes, until sauce thickens. Remove from heat and stir in 1 ounce of the mozzarella.
3. Preheat oven to 350°F Spray a 10 pie plate with nonstick spray; spread spaghetti mixture on plate, lining bottom and pressing up sides to form the crust. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese; bake 15 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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