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

Method

  • 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.