Burger-Bean Spaghetti Pie

Ingredients

• 7 oz pasta like spaghetti uncooked
• 1  eggs 
• 0.3 cup butter melted
• 0.3 cup parmesan cheese grated
• 1 teaspoon chili powder 
• 1 lb ground beef lean
• 0.3 cup onion chopped
• 15.5 oz chili beans sauce undrained canned
• 14.5 oz canned tomatoes diced with mild green chiles, undrained canned
• 1 cup monterrey jack cheese shredded hot
• 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• sauce pan
• oven
• pie form

Directions

1. Cook spaghetti to desired doneness as directed on package.
2. Drain.
3. Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9 1/2-inch deep-dish pie pan with nonstick cooking spray.
4. Beat egg in large bowl.
5. Add butter, Parmesan cheese and chili powder; mix well.
6. Add cooked spaghetti; toss to coat. Spoon mixture evenly into sprayed pie pan, pushing mixture slightly up sides of pan to form crust.
7. In large saucepan, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently.
8. Drain.
9. Add chili beans and tomatoes; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.
10. Add hot pepper Monterey Jack cheese and 1/2 cup of the Cheddar cheese; mix well. Spoon evenly into spaghetti-lined pie pan. Top with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese.
11. Bake at 350°F. for 20 to 25 minutes or until filling is set and crust is light golden brown.
12. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
13. Cut into wedges to serve.