Turn Pasta Into Pie

Got some leftover pasta carbonara fixings? Here’s a fun way to transform a classic old pasta recipe into in a hot, kid-friendly pie ready to be sliced and served.

What you’ll need:

12 ounces of spaghetti (Use wheat pasta for a little extra nutrition)

1/2 teaspoon salt

6 slices of bacon, cut into small pieces

15 ounces reduced fat ricotta cheese

1/2 cups grated Romano cheese

2 eggs

2 tablespoons water

1/2 teaspoon pepper

2 cups milk

1/2 pinch cinnamon

-Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare spaghetti In large saucepot as label suggests.

-Cook bacon in nonstick saucepan over medium heat about 12 minutes or until browned. Drain bacon on paper towels.

-In blender on low setting, combine Romano, ricotta, eggs, water, pepper, cinnamon, 1/2 cup milk, and salt until blended.

-Return drained and prepared pasta to saucepot. Add blended mix, along with remaining milk and bacon. Stir until combined.

-Transfer pasta to 2 quart baking dish and bake 40 minutes, or until edges are golden brown. Let pie stand for 10 minutes.

-Cut into kid-friendly-and don’t a few forget adult-friendly-slices and serve.