Spaghetti Pie

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   Preheat oven to 350-degrees F.

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   Bring about 2 quarts of water to a boil and add pasta and salt and cook according to directions on package.

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   Drain.

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   Combine drained pasta, garlic, butter, parmesan, egg and basil in a bowl.

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   Press mixture into a deep 10-inch pie pan.

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   Bake for 15-20 minutes or until crust is set.

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   Let cool.

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   To make filling heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

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   Add onion and cook for 3-5 minutes or until soft.

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    Add beef and cook 6-8 minutes or until brown.

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    Drain off excess fat.

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    Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, and sugar and summer for 3-5 minutes.

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    Stir in basil, salt and pepper.

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    In a small bowl, combine ricotta, egg and oregano.

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    Spread cheese mixture over pasta crust.

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    Top with meat sauce and sprinkle with mozzarella.

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    Bake for 25-30 minutes.

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    Cool 15 minutes before slicing.

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