*spaghetti Squares*

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 300 g spaghetti, uncooked
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon pureed jalapeno
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 1 (700 ml) jar pasta sauce
• 1/3 cup romano cheese, grated (can also use parmesan)
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (use more if desired)
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 350ºf. cook spaghetti as directed on package.
• 2 brown meat in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat; drain. add peppers; cook until tender, stirring occasionally. stir in pasta sauce. add jalapeno puree. add more to taste if necessary.
• 3 drain spaghetti; toss with romano cheese, margarine and eggs. season with salt and pepper. place in greased 13x9-inch pan; top with layers of ricotta cheese, meat mixture and mozzarella cheese.
• 4 bake 20 minute or until heated through.