Bird's Nest Pie (Oamc)

• spaghetti↗1 ounce

  use half

• ground flax seeds↗2 tablespoons
• water↗6 tablespoons
• grated parmesan cheese1⁄3 cup
• finely chopped onion1⁄2 cup
• margarine↗2 tablespoons

  or 2 tablespoons butter

• sour cream↗1 ounce
• bulk Italian sausage↗1 lb

  or 1 lb turkey sausage

• tomato paste↗1 ounce
• water↗1 cup
• sliced mozzarella cheese4 ounces

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Break spaghetti in half, and cook as directed on package until al dente; drain.

2. 2

   While spaghetti is warm, combine with flax seed, 6 tablespoons water, and Parmesan chees.

3. 3

   Use a spoon to press spaghetti into bottom and up sides of a well-greased, 10-inch pie plate.

4. 4

   Saute onion in margarine, mix with sour cream, and spread over crust.

5. 5

   At same time, brown sausage in a large skillet; drain fat.

6. 6

   Stir in tomato paste and water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

7. 7

   Spoon over sour cream mixture.

8. 8

   Cover dish with foil and freeze. Put cheese slices in a 1-quart bag; attach to side of dish.

9. 9

   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.