3 oz potato
3 oz spaghetti, cooked
3 oz tomato, chopped medium fine
1 1/2 oz scallions, chopped med fine
1 1/2 oz sesame seeds
1 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
1/4 tsp thyme
1/4 tsp garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease 4 x 8 baking pan with
sesame o8il. Bake potato for 40 minutes. When cooled, cut into
1/2-inch cubes. Combine all ingredients together. Lower heat to 375
degrees.
Transfer to a baking pan and bake for 15 minutes.
Serves 2.
From the files of DEEANNE
Servings: 2 servings
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Categories: Casserole; Italian; Main Dish; Pasta
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