Spaghetti Pie

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 lb spaghetti
• 2 teaspoons olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon
• 1 cup pasta sauce
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup black olives, chopped
• 4 ounces button mushrooms, wiped clean and thinly sliced
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup pepperoni, sliced
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Recipe

• 1 bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
• 2 add salt and spaghetti and stir to combine.
• 3 return to a boil, reduce heat to a low boil and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes.
• 4 drain spaghetti in colander.
• 5 return to the pot and toss with 2 teaspoons olive oil and set aside.
• 6 preheat the oven to 375°.
• 7 lightly grease a 2-quart casserole dish with the remaining olive oil and set aside.
• 8 in a large mixing bowl combine the spaghetti, pasta sauce, bell pepper, garlic, essence, italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, and mozzarella and toss to mix well.
• 9 if desired, also add chopped black olives and mushrooms, and mix to combine.
• 10 in a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and milk.
• 11 transfer the spaghetti mixture to the prepared dish and pour the egg mixture over the top.
• 12 . arrange the sliced pepperoni in an even layer over the top, and sprinkle with parmesan.
• 13 bake until bubbly and golden brown on top, 20 to 25 minutes.
• 14 remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.