Simple Spaghetti Pie

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10-inch pie dish with 1 tablespoon of butter.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water for about 12 minutes until al dente. Drain and return the pasta to the pot.

Mix the hot spaghetti with Parmesan cheese, beaten eggs, and 2 tablespoons of butter until well combined. Shape the mixture into a crust in the prepared pie dish and set aside.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef with onion, bell pepper, and garlic, cooking for 5 to 7 minutes. Drain the fat, then add the undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, and oregano. Stir and cook until heated through.

Spread cottage cheese over the spaghetti crust, then top with the beef-tomato mixture.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and continue baking for another 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.