Name: Spaghetti Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb. spaghetti; 4 strip bacon; 1 large red onion; 1 container part-skim ricotta cheese; 4 large eggs; 2 c. reduced-fat milk; 1 tsp. cayenne (ground red) pepper; 1 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese; salt; 2 c. frozen peas

Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling on high. Cook spaghetti as label directs.

Step 3Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook bacon on medium 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp, stirring occasionally. With slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. To fat in pan, add onion. Cook 4 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.

Step 4While onion cooks, in very large bowl, whisk ricotta, eggs, milk, cayenne, half of Parmesan, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Step 5Drain spaghetti well. Stir into ricotta mixture along with peas, bacon, and onion. Spread in even layer in 3-quart shallow baking dish. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan on top.

Step 6Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until set.

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