*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             Spaghetti Torte

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main Dishes                      Pasta

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  16      oz            Spaghetti
     1/2  c             Parmesan cheese -- grated
     1/2  c             Ricotta cheese (light, nonfat, or regular)
   1      tb            Italian seasoning
   4                    Egg whites -OR-
     1/2  c             Egg Beaters or egg substitute
     1/4  c             Fresh basil -- chopped -OR-
   2      ts            Dried basil
   2      md            Tomatoes -- coarsely chopped
   4      sl            Provolone cheese (1 oz ea) --
                        - cut into 4ths
                        Spaghetti sauce -- if desired

Heat oven to 350 F. Spray a 9x3" springform pan with nonstick cooking
spray. Cook spaghetti according to package directions, rinse with
cold water, and drain.  

While spaghetti is cooking, combine Parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese,
Italian seasoning, and egg whites (or substitute). Toss with cooked
spaghetti until spaghetti is well-coated.

Press half the spaghetti mixture in bottom of pan. Sprinkle with half
the basil. Top layer with half the tomatoes and half the provolone
cheese slices.

Press remaining spaghetti mixture on top, sprinkle with remaining
basil, and top with remaining tomatoes and then provolone cheese.  

Bake 30 minutes. Let stand about 15 minutes, remove side of pan,
place on serving platter. Cut into wedges to serve. Serve with
spaghetti sauce, if desired.


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