ITALIAN MEATBALL PIE

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Use fettuccine as a crust for this tasty pie topped with meatballs and sauce.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated fettuccine
1 egg
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
1 1/2 cups shredded Italian-style cheese blend (6 ounces)
1 1/4 cups spaghetti sauce
1 package (16 ounces) frozen Italian-style or regular meatballs, 1 inch in diameter (32 meatballs), thawed
1 medium bell pepper, cut into thin strips
Chopped fresh parsley, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray pie plate, 9x1 1/4 inches, with cooking spray. Cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package.
  • Beat egg and butter in large bowl with fork or wire whisk. Stir in fettuccine and 1 cup of the cheese. Spoon mixture into pie plate; press evenly on bottom and up side of pie plate using back of wooden spoon or rubber spatula.
  • Toss spaghetti sauce, meatballs and bell pepper in large bowl. Spoon meatball mixture into fettuccine crust.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake uncovered about 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 180 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 890 mg

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