Lyons Family Cookbook

Tex - Italia Pie

1

pkg

Wick Fowler's 2-Alarm Chili Kit -or- Family Style Chili Kit

2

lbs

ground beef

1

can

(8 oz) tomato sauce

2

cans

(8 oz each) water

1

can

(15 oz) pinto beans (OPTIONAL), rinsed & drained

1

pkg

(12 oz) Skinner thin spaghetti, uncooked

3

eggs, slightly beaten

2

cup

(8 oz) cheddar cheese, shredded

1

Prepare 2-ALARM or CHILI KIT according to package directions. Break spaghetti into 2" pieces and cook according to package directions. Drain. In a large bowl combine cooked spaghetti pieces, eggs and 1 cup cheese. Spread evenly onto a 12" pizza (or 13x9") pan.

2

Bake at 375° for 15 minutes or until set and lightly browned. Remove from oven. Top with chili and remaining 1 cup of cheese. Return to oven. Bake 10-15 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

3

Garnish with chopped lettuce, tomatoes, olives, avocado slices & sour cream as desired. Serve.