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Spaghetti Torte


Tried this one the other day. Everyone seemed to like it. A new twist on spaghetti!! The pic is from the recipe book!


1 pkg 16 oz spaghetti (I used angel hair pasta just cause I had it)

1/2 c grated parmesan

1/2 c ricotta cheese

1 T Italian seasoning

4 egg whites

1/4 c chopped fresh or 1 1/2 c dried basil leaves

2 med tomatoes, coursely chopped

4 slices provolone cheese (I used monterey jack) cut into fourths

Spaghetti sauce, if desired


Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray springform pan, (I used a large pie pan) 9X3 inche, with nonstick cooking spray. Cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain. Toss spaghetti, Parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning and egg whites until spaghetti is well coated.


Press half of the spaghetti mixture in bottom of pan. Sprinkle with half of the basil. Layer with half of the tomatoes and cheese slices. Press remaining spaghetti mixture on top. Sprinkle with remaining basil. Layer with remaining tomatoes and cheese slices.


Bake 30 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes. Remove sides of pan. Cut torte into wedges. Serve with spaghetti sauce.


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