Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups raw orzo pasta
2 beaten eggs
1 (15 1/2 ounce) jars chunky spaghetti sauce
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
1 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions:
Cook orzo according to directions and drain.
Combine eggs, orzo, 1/2 c spaghetti sauce and parmesan cheese.
Spray a 9″ deep pie plate. The “crust” will be thick.
Spread orzo mixture over pie plate and up the sides.
Cook spinach and drain.
In another bowl, combine spinach, cottage cheese and nutmeg.
Spoon into pie plate.
Spread remaining sauce over top.
Cover the edge of the pie plate with foil.
Bake at 350F for 30 minutes.
Sprinkle with mozzarella and bake 5 minutes more.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 50 min.