Cheese and Pasta Pie

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Cheese and Pasta Pie

Recipe By : Precious Cheeses
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :1:00
Categories : Cheese Meatless Main Dishes
Pasta

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 ounces spaghetti -- cooked and drained
1 teaspoon cooking oil
4 eggs
2 eggs -- beaten
1 10-oz. pkg. frozen chopped spinach -- cooked and drained
1/2 cup green onion -- thinly sliced
1/4 cup parsley -- snipped
1 teaspoon basil
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup milk or half&half
1 cup mozzarella cheese -- shredded
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese -- grated
ground pepper -- to taste
2 green onions with tops -- optional
vegetable cooking spray -- to coat baking dish

PREHEAT OVEN TO 375F.

Combine noodles, oil, and two beaten eggs. Press on the bottom and up the
sides of a prepared 10" quiche or pie plate. Cover edge of pasta with
greased foil; bake 7 - 10 minutes or until set. In medium bowl, mix
together spinach, onion, parsley, and basil. In large bowl, beat together
ricotta, 4 eggs, and milk; add 1/2 cup mozzarella; stir in spinach mixture,
Worcestershire sauce, S&P and parmesan. Spoon into pasta shell; sprinkle
remaining mozzarella on top; if desired, lay whole green onions atop also.
Bake for 30 - 35 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out
clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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