*  Exported from  MasterCook  *
 
                           MEXICAN SPAGHETTI PIE
 
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 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Hamburger                        Mexican
                 Beef                             Pasta
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
   12       oz           Cooked spaghetti (or pasta)
      1/4   c            Chopped olives
    2       tb           Green chili peppers
    4       tb           Butter
    1       t            Chili flakes
      1/4   c            Freshly grated parmesan
      1/4   ts           Sugar
    4                    Beaten eggs
      1/2   ts           Cumin
    1       lb           Ground beef
      1/2   c            Shredded Monterey, Jack or
                         -Cheddar cheese
      1/2   c            Chopped onion
   19       oz           Can red kidney beans
    6       oz           Crushed tortilla chips
   19       oz           Can tomatoes
    6       oz           Can tomato paste
 
   Cook  and  drain  pasta,  and let cool  slightly.
   Stir  in butter, parmesan cheese and eggs. Spread into
   the bottom  of a large greased baking dish.
   
   Brown   onion  and  ground  beef.  Stir  in  kidney
   beans, undrained tomatoes  and  tomato paste.  Add
   Chopped  green chilis, chili flakes, sugar and cumin.
   Let simmer at  least 30 mins. or longer. (You can add
   some Tabasco Sauce for some extra “kick” at the end.)
   
   Pour  meat mixture over pasta in baking dish. Top with
   the shredded cheese, olives and tortilla chips. Bake
   in  a  350 degree oven for 30-40 mins.or until brown.
  
 
 
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