Bird's Nest Pie

8 oz. spaghetti noodles
2 eggs, beaten
⅓ cup parmesan, grated
½ cup onion, diced
2 Tbsp. butter
8 oz. sour cream
1 lb. Italian or turkey sausage
6 oz. tomato paste
1 cup water
4 oz. mozzarella, sliced

Break noodles in half, and cook al dente. While warm, combine with eggs and parmesan. Use spoon to press into bottom of a well-greased pie plate and up the sides. Sauté onion in butter; mix with sour cream and spread over spaghetti crust.

In a large skillet, brown sausage and drain fat. Stir in tomato paste and water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally; spoon over sour cream mixture. Top with mozzarella slices and bake in a preheated 350°F degree oven for 25 minutes, until cheese is melted.

Yield: serves 8 in 10-inch pie plate