Tofu Tuesday #36

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Pasta Pizza

Taken from the Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book

My apologies for the photo this week, not that they are ever great, but it wasn't until I was finished serving this that it dawned on me "AHHHHH Tofu Tuesday" and ran to get the camera.

(Notes from the book - If you like, sprinkle pepperoni, thinly sliced green sweet pepper, black olives, sliced mushrooms, or other favorites over the top along with the cheese)

Low Fat

Prep: 30 minutes
Bake: 30 minutes
Oven: 350
Makes 6 servings

5 ounces dried rotini (2 cups)
1 beaten egg
1/4 cup milk
2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
8 ounces ground beef (I omitted that obviously)
1 1/2 cups chunky garden-style pasta sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz) - I used about 1 1/2 c.

1. Cook rotini according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water. Drain well.

2. For pasta crust, in a large bowl combine egg, milk, and Parmesan cheese. Stir in drained rotini. Spread rotini mixture evenly in a greased 12-inch pizza pan. Bake in a 350 oven for 20 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook ground beef until brown. Drain. (Omitted) Stir in pasta sauce. Spoon sauce mixture over baked rotini crust. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

4. Bake in the 350 oven for 10 - 12 minutes more or until heated through and cheese is melted. To serve, cut into wedges.

This was a really yummy dinner and something different than the typical spaghetti. Everyone really enjoyed it...well other than K-Girl (she found an onion in the sauce) but you can't please that girl. E-Man thought it was great and so did The Husband and I.

My only complaint is how long it takes, but it's super simple so even though I wouldn't call it a quick meal, it is most definitely an easy one.

Enjoy!!

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