Spaghetti Torte

* Exported from MasterCook *

Spaghetti Torte

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main Dishes Pasta

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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16 ounces spaghetti
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese -- grated
1/2 cup ricotta cheese (light, nonfat, or regular)
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
4 egg whites or 1/2 cup Egg Beaters or -- egg substitute
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped or 2 tsp. dried
2 medium tomatoes -- coarsely chopped
4 slices provolone cheese (1 oz. each) -- cut into fourths
spaghetti sauce, if desired

Heat oven to 350. Spray a 9x3" springform pan with nonstick cooking spray
. Cook spaghetti according to package directions, rinse with cold water, and d
rain.
While spaghetti is cooking, combine Parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, Itali
an seasoning, and egg whites (or substitute). Toss with cooked spaghetti until
spaghetti is well-coated.
Press half the spaghetti mixture in bottom of pan. Sprinkle with half the
basil. Top layer with half the tomatoes and half the provolone cheese slices.
Press remaining spaghetti mixture on top, sprinkle with remaining basil, and
top with remaining tomatoes and then provolone cheese.
Bake 30 minutes. Let stand about 15 minutes, remove side of pan, place on
serving platter. Cut into wedges to serve. Serve with spaghetti sauce, if de
sired.


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