Step 1

Cook spaghetti according to package directions.

Step 2

Drain spaghetti thoroughly.

Step 3

Combine the cooked angel hair pasta or vermicelli , butter, and parmesan cheese, and stir in eggs.

Step 4

Spoon the spaghetti mixture into a greased or cooking sprayed 10-inch deep pie dish. Use a spoon to shape the pasta into a pie shell.

Step 5

Bake at 350℉ for 9 minutes or until set.

Step 6

Cook the beef, onion, and bell pepper in a large saucepan or skillet over medium-high heat until meat is browned. Stir until it crumbles.

Step 7

With a wooden spoon, stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, black pepper, and garlic salt. Cover and coo, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.

Step 8

Spread Cottage cheese over bottom of pasta shell. Top with the hearty meat sauce.

Step 9

Cover with aluminum foil, place on a rimmed baking sheet, and bake at 350℉ for 15 minutes. ** see notes.

Step 10

Uncover and sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella cheese; top with pepperoni. Sprinkle remaining cheese over pepperoni. Bake 5 more minutes. Let stand 10 minutes.

Step 11

Makes 6 large servings or 8 smaller ones.