String Pie Recipe

Ingredients for String Pie

• Ground Beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• Garlic Clove
• Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
• 24 oz (2 jars) spaghetti sauce
• 1 lb cooked spaghetti
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 large eggs
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 15 oz (1 container) cottage cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

How to Make String Pie

1. Brown 1 lb ground beef (and 1/2 lb Italian sausage, optional) with 1 medium onion (chopped), 1 green bell pepper (chopped), and 2 cloves garlic (minced) in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Drain off any excess grease.
3. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes and 24 oz (2 jars) of your favorite spaghetti sauce. Set aside.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 lb cooked spaghetti, 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 large eggs, and 4 tablespoons butter.
5. Spread the spaghetti mixture into a greased 9x13 inch casserole dish.
6. Spread 15 oz (1 container) of cottage cheese evenly over the spaghetti.
7. Pour the meat sauce over the cottage cheese.
8. Sprinkle generously with 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
9. Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 30-35 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.