Spaghetti Pie

adapted from Deceptively Delicious

Non stick Cooking Spray

3 ounces Spaghetti or Angel-Hair Pasta (or 1 Cup leftover cooked pasta) 

1/2 Lb Lean Ground Turkey or Beef

1/2 Cup Broccoli Puree

1 Large Egg White

2 Tbs Grated Parmesan

2 Cloves Garlic, minced

2 Cups Bottled Tomato Sauce

1 Cup Lowfat Cottage Cheese

1/4 Cup Carrot Puree

1/2 tsp Salt

1/4 tsp Pepper

1 Cup shredded Mozzarella

~ Preheat oven to 350*F. Coat 9" pie plate with cooking spray. 

~ Cook pasta according to package directions (skip this step if you are using leftover pasta) 

~ In a small bowl, mix the ground turkey or beef with the broccoli, egg white, Parmesan and garlic. Form into 1/2" balls. 

~ In a large bowl, stir the cooked pasta, tomato sauce, cottage cheese, carrot and salt and pepper. Spoon the mixture into the pie plate and smooth the top. Scatter meatballs on top and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, until the center is firm and the cheese is bubbly, 25-30 minutes.