LAYERED PASTA RICOTTA PIE

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This is such a beautiful dinner! I especially like making it around the holidays cuz the layers are basically red, and green. But it's great any time! A good way to sneak in some vegies for the kids.

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 lb vermicelli
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup grated romano cheese or 1 cup parmesan cheese
3 eggs, divided
15 ounces ricotta cheese
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
26 ounces spaghetti sauce

Steps:

  • Break vermicelli into thirds and cook,& drain.
  • Saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Mix with vermicelli, 1/2 Cup Romano and 1 egg.
  • Press into bottom of well greased 9" springform pan.
  • Mix 2 egg yolks, ricotta, spinach, and 1/2 cup romano.
  • Spread over pasta layer.
  • Beat 2 egg whites till stiff. Fold in 1 1/2 cups pasta sauce.Pour on top.
  • Bake at 350ยบ 50-60 minute till set.
  • Let stand at least 10 minutes before cutting.
  • Garnish with heated leftover sauce and parsley sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.3, Fat 20.4, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 146.7, Sodium 577.7, Carbohydrate 29.7, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 7.5, Protein 21.6

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