Ingredients & Directions

8 oz. spaghetti noodles
3 tablespoons butter
1 egg, well beaten
½ cup cheddar cheese
¾ lb ground lean beef
⅓ cup onion, chopped
¼ cup green pepper, chopped
1 (8-oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (4-oz.) can diced green chili peppers
1 teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
½ cup black olives, sliced
1 medium tomato, chopped
 
Cook spaghetti according to directions.  Then place spaghetti in a saucepan, add butter and eggs.  Mix well and press into the sides and bottom of a 10” pie plate.  Sprinkle ½ cup cheese over bottom and sides of crust.  Bake in oven at 375° for 8 to 10 minutes. 
 
In a large skillet, sauté ground beef, onion and green pepper. Drain off excess fat.  Add tomato sauce, un-drained chili peppers, chili powder, salt and heat through.  Spoon meat mixture into spaghetti crust and bake for 15 minutes at same temperature.
 
Sprinkle with ½ cup cheese. Arrange chopped tomatoes and sliced olives on top, return to oven.  Bake 2 minutes, or until cheese melts. 
Yields: 6-8 servings.
 
Recipe adapted from Gooch Foods