This fun dish is only mildly spicy. Increase the "heat" by adding the optional chilies, choosing a hot salsa and using jalapeno soy cheese instead of mozzarella.

Spaghetti Western Pie

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a deep-dish 10-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray.

Combine cooked spaghetti with egg whites and press onto bottom and up sides of pie plate.

Spread refried beans over the spaghetti on the bottom of the pie plate.

Heat oil in medium saucepan and saute onion and green pepper over moderate heat. Stir in rehydrated soy protein mixture, 1-1/2 cups water and salsa, plus chilies. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook about 10 minutes.

Pour 7/8 cup boiling water over textured soy protein in a separate bowl and add taco seasoning mix and water. Set aside.

Spread taco filling over refried bean layer in the pie plate. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

Remove from oven. Allow to stand 5 minutes before serving. To serve, cut pie into 8 wedges and top with optional garnishes, if desired.