BIRD'S NEST PIE (OAMC)

Bird's Nest Pie (Oamc) image

Provided by David and Kat

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti (use half)
2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
6 tablespoons water
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter
1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
1 lb bulk Italian sausage or 1 lb turkey sausage
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 cup water
4 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Break spaghetti in half, and cook as directed on package until al dente; drain.
While spaghetti is warm, combine with flax seed, 6 tablespoons water, and Parmesan chees.
Use a spoon to press spaghetti into bottom and up sides of a well-greased, 10-inch pie plate.
Saute onion in margarine, mix with sour cream, and spread over crust.
At same time, brown sausage in a large skillet; drain fat.
Stir in tomato paste and water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Spoon over sour cream mixture.
Cover dish with foil and freeze. Put cheese slices in a 1-quart bag; attach to side of dish.
To prepare for serving, thaw pie and cheese, preheat over to 350 degrees. Bake pie, uncovered for 25 miutes. Arrange mozzarella slices on top; return pie to oven until cheese melts.