Dorothy Dean Favorite

Marvel Carlson called to recommend the hearty recipe for Spaghetti Pie as one of her favorites from the Dorothy Dean collection.

Bloomsday reminded her of this take on carbo-loading. So, Bloomies may want to clip and save it for next year’s run.

Spaghetti Pie

6 ounces spaghetti

2 eggs, beaten

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons butter

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped green pepper

1/2 pound ground beef

1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage

1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste

1 cup water

1 cup dairy sour cream

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup sliced black olives

Break spaghetti in about 6-inch pieces; cook according to package directions. Drain; combine with eggs and Parmesan cheese. Press mixture over bottom and sides of greased 10-inch pie plate. In skillet melt butter; cook onion and green pepper until tender. Add ground beef and sausage; cook until meat is browned. Drain off fat. Stir in tomato paste and water, simmer 10 minutes. Spoon dairy sour cream over spaghetti crust; top with meat sauce, bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and olives; continue baking until cheese melts, about 10 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Yield: 6 servings

Approximate nutrition per serving: 556 calories, 32 grams fat (16 grams saturated, 53 percent fat calories), 32 grams protein, 33 grams carbohydrate, 171 milligrams cholesterol, 4 grams dietary fiber, 683 milligrams sodium.