Pastira (Macaroni Cake)

Rating: 3.67 stars
6 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 2
  • 4 star values: 2
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 1

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

By Carl J. Verro
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Ingredients

20
Original recipe yields 20 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Beat eggs and sugar, add Ricotta, milk, and vanilla. Mix thoroughly.

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  • 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

Per Serving:
145.9 calories; 5.4 g protein; 20.9 g carbohydrates; 62.3 mg cholesterol; 176.5 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

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Blair
Rating: 4 stars
12/17/2005
This is pretty good. The texture was a little odd but that was because of the pound of ricotta! Mmmmm! Also I put the salt in the water for the noodles because it didn't say what to do with it. I might try it in the mixture next time. Read More
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JWIPPER
Rating: 3 stars
09/11/2003
Add less sugar. Read More
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(13)
6 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 2
  • 4 star values: 2
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 1
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JWIPPER
Rating: 3 stars
09/10/2003
Add less sugar. Read More
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Blair
Rating: 4 stars
12/17/2005
This is pretty good. The texture was a little odd but that was because of the pound of ricotta! Mmmmm! Also I put the salt in the water for the noodles because it didn't say what to do with it. I might try it in the mixture next time. Read More
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(13)
Lisa James
Rating: 5 stars
03/21/2008
excellant! also I add dabs of ricotta cheese throughout and fruit cocktail and nutmeg before baking Read More
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(10)
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Chef Chris
Rating: 4 stars
07/25/2007
This was very good. I put strawberry topping on it and made it even better. Read More
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