Bird's Nest Pie (Oamc)

Name: Bird's Nest Pie (Oamc)
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 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

Submitted by David and Kat

"Modification of Bird's Nest Pie found in Once-a-Month Cooking, removing the egg. Works very well and was a family pleaser."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 8

ingredients

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

directions

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.