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Alea's Southwestern Spaghetti Pie

A combo of leftovers!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Servings - 6 servings

Ingredients 

  • 8 oz. cooked spaghetti
  • 1/2 lb. ground beef
  • 1 Tbsp minced onion
  • 1/4 cup green bell pepper diced
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 15 oz. can diced tomatoes undrained
  • 15 oz. can black beans drained
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup shredded cheese

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain water and set aside.
  • Brown hamburger with onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Drain fat.
  • Stir diced tomatoes, beans, and spices into the hamburger. Cook for several minutes, until heated through.
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add spaghetti and toss until the noodles are completely coated with the egg.
  • Spoon spaghetti into a greased deep dish pie pan. Push spaghetti up the sides of the pan to form a crust.
  • Spoon hamburger and bean mixture into the pie shell. Bake for 15 minutes at 350o. Sprinkle cheese over the top of the pie and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the spaghetti begins to brown. Let the pie rest for ~ 10 minutes before serving.