Sweet Pasta Casserole (Romanian Budinca De Macaroan

Name: Sweet Pasta Casserole (Romanian Budinca De Macaroane)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces, weight Tortiglioni (or Pasta Of Your Choice); 2 whole Eggs; 1 cup Cottage Cheese (or Ricotta Cheese); 7 ounces, weight Greek Yogurt (I Used Fage 2%); 2 Tablespoons Milk; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Sugar; 3 Tablespoons Sugar; 1/4 teaspoons Vanilla Extract; 1/4 teaspoons Almond Extract; 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest; 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice; 3 Tablespoons Sugar (for Dusting On Top)

Servings: persons

8 ounces, weight Tortiglioni (or Pasta Of Your Choice)
2 whole Eggs
1 cup Cottage Cheese (or Ricotta Cheese)
7 ounces, weight Greek Yogurt (I Used Fage 2%)
2 Tablespoons Milk
1 teaspoon Vanilla Sugar
3 Tablespoons Sugar
1/4 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1/4 teaspoons Almond Extract
1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
3 Tablespoons Sugar (for Dusting On Top)

1
Preheat oven to 350 F. Butter an 8 x 8 inch square pan.
2
Cook pasta according to package directions.
3
In a large bowl, lightly whisk your eggs. Add cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and milk. Mix until blended. Add vanilla sugar, sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix well.
4
Once pasta is cooked, drain and rinse with a little cold water. Add pasta to above mixture and stir to make sure you coat all the pasta.
5
Pour into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with a tablespoon of sugar. Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour or until top and sides start to brown and center looks set.
6
Remove from oven. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Let it cool for about 20 minutes before cutting.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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: 8 ounces, weight Tortiglioni (or Pasta Of Your Choice), 2 whole Eggs, 1 cup Cottage Cheese (or Ricotta Cheese), 7 ounces, weight Greek Yogurt (I Used Fage 2%), and more.

Yes, Sweet Pasta Casserole (Romanian Budinca De Macaroane) falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sweet Pasta Casserole (Romanian Budinca De Macaroane)

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Variations & substitutions

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