Makaronia Pastitsio (Greek Creamed Macaroni And Cheese) Recipe

Name: Makaronia Pastitsio (Greek Creamed Macaroni And Cheese)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 quarts water; 1 tablespoon sea salt; 1 lb elbow macaroni; 1/8 teaspoon oregano; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon flour; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 3 eggs; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 1/2 cups warm milk; 2 cups grated romano cheese (fresh grated) or 2 cups grated kefalotiri (fresh grated)

Servings: persons

2 1/2 quarts water
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 lb elbow macaroni
1/8 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 eggs
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 1/2 cups warm milk
2 cups grated romano cheese (fresh grated) or 2 cups grated kefalotiri (fresh grated)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
In a large pot, bring water and salt to a rapid boil; add macaroni.
3
Stir a few times with a fork; boil macaroni until al dente according to package directions (7-9 minutes).
4
Drain macaroni well and return to pot.
5
Mix oregano, garlic powder and flour into melted butter.
6
Stir butter into pasta, cover, and keep warm.
7
Beat eggs until frothy.
8
Add pepper, cinnamon, and milk, and beat until well mixed.
9
Place half of the macaroni in a 9x12-inch baking pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
10
Cover macaroni with 1/2 cup of cheese.
11
Add another layer of macaroni.
12
Gently pour egg/milk mixture over macaroni, making sure macaroni is well covered.
13
On top of this add a thick layer of cheese.
14
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until top is bubbly and light brown.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 quarts water, 1 tablespoon sea salt, 1 lb elbow macaroni, 1/8 teaspoon oregano, and more.

Yes, Makaronia Pastitsio (Greek Creamed Macaroni And Cheese) falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Makaronia Pastitsio (Greek Creamed Macaroni And Cheese)

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