PASTIRA (MACARONI CAKE)

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This is a sort of Italian version of custard, made with macaroni.

Provided by Carl J. Verro

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 eggs
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 pound ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons butter
¼ pound thin egg noodles

Steps:

  • Beat eggs and sugar, add Ricotta, milk, and vanilla. Mix thoroughly.
  • Cook macaroni, drain, put in large mixing bowl and melt butter over top.
  • Add egg/Ricotta mixture, stirring in thoroughly. Pour into thoroughly buttered 6x10 inch pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), let cool, then refrigerate before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 62.3 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 176.5 mg, Sugar 15.9 g

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