Ingredients

  • 8 ounces thin spaghetti, broken in half, cooked and drained (about 4 cups)
  • 1⁄3 cup green onions with top, finely chopped
  • 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 ounces fresh parmesan cheese, grated, divided (3/4 cup)
  • 1 (15 ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese (or use cottage cheese)
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons butter (optional)
  • 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided (4 oz.)
  • 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
  • parsley, chopped to garnish

Directions

  • Save out 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese. Set aside.
  • Mix together green onions, garlic,chopped parsley, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, egg, butter(if using), salt, Italian seasoning, and 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese.
  • Mix cheese/egg mixture with cooked spaghetti and place on the bottom of a shallow casserole dish.
  • In a bowl, mix spaghetti sauce with tomatoes. Pour over spaghetti mixture.
  • Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese that was set aside.
  • Bake about 30 minutes at 350 degrees. After pulling out of oven, garnish pie with chopped parsley. Serve and enjoy!
  • Pie will feel firm to the touch. Enjoy!

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