Ground Beef and Pasta Pie
Created by The MDM Team, Friday, December 7, 2007
When the moon hits your eye like a ground beef and pasta pie, you'll be licking your chops. Give this family favorite a whirl.
Ingredients
3/4 lb. lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
16 oz. crushed tomatoes
1 tsp. dried leaf oregano, crumbled
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
4 oz. fettuccine
3 eggs
2 tbsp. melted butter
Chopped parsley
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
Methods/steps
Brown ground beef and onion in a heavy skillet. Stir in tomatoes, oregano, salt and pepper; bring to boil. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and add mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese. Let stand 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cook fettuccine. Beat eggs, stir in remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, melted butter, parsley and garlic powder. Stir into the hot noodles. Spoon onto tomato mixture. Cover and cook over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until set. Let stand 5 minutes.
Serves 4.