Ingredients

  • 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumb
  • 1/3 cup small onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon italian seasoning, dried and crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 lb ground beef, lean
  • 4 ounces spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 8 ounces spaghetti sauce
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, combine evaporated milk, bread crumbs, onion, salt, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Add ground meat; mix well. Lightly press mixture evenly onto the bottom and up the side of an ungreased 9-inch pie plate. Bake, uncovered, about 30 minutes or until done (160°F). Carefully tilt dish and drain off fat.
  • Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Return to pan. Stir in butter until melted. Stir in egg and Parmesan cheese until spaghetti is coated.
  • Spread half of the pizza sauce over meat mixture. Top with 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese and the spaghetti mixture. Top with the remaining pizza sauce and the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, about 20 minutes or until heated through. (If necessary, cover edges of meat mixture with foil to prevent over browning.) Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.