Mexicali Pasta Pie

* Exported from MasterCook *

MEXICALI PASTA PIE

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Casseroles Pasta
Mexican Microwave

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lb Ground Pork
-rinsed, seeded, and chopped
1/2 ts Ground Cumin
1/4 ts Garlic Powder
-(optional)
-ounces)
1
-ounces uncooked)
2 tb Butter or margarine
-drained
4 oz Can Green Chili Peppers,
1 t Sugar
1/4 ts Ground Coriander
3/4 c Corn Chips, slightly crushed
1/2 c Shredded Cheddar Cheese (2
1 Med. Chopped Onion
ti (6 -- ¥
1/3 c Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 c Cream-style Cottage Cheese,

Crumble ground meat into a 2-quart casserole. Add
onion.

Micro-cook, covered, on 100% power for 5 to 6 minutes,
or till meat is no longer pink, stirring once to break
up. Drain off fat.

Stir in UNDRAINED tomatoes, tomato paste, flour, and
seasoning.

Micro-cook, covered, on 100% power for 7 to 8 minutes
or till mixture is thickened and bubbly, stirring
once. Set aside.

Stir together beaten eggs, hot cooked spaghetti, and
butter/margarine. Form spaghetti mixture in a "crust"
in a greased 10-inch pie plate. Cover with clear
plastic wrap.

Micro-cook spaghetti crust on 50% power for 5 1/2 to 6
1/2 minutes or till crust is just set, giving dish a
half-turn after 3 minutes. Spoon cottage cheese over
bottom of crust.

Spread meat mixture atop cottage cheese.

Micro-cook, uncovered, for 3 to 3 1/2 minutes or till
hot, giving dish a half-turn after 1 1/2 minutes.

Sprinkle with topping; let stand 5 minutes. Cut into
wedges to serve.

Makes 6 servings

Source: "BH&G Microwave Recipes Made Easy", copyright
1982



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