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Makaronia Pastitsio (Greek Creamed Macaroni and Cheese) Recipe

Makaronia Pastitsio (Greek Creamed Macaroni and Cheese) Recipe

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Makaronia Pastitsio (Greek Creamed Macaroni and Cheese)

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Ingredients:

Serving

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

Directions:

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

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	299.36 Kcal (1253 kJ)
Calories from fat	137.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.25g	23%
Cholesterol	77.47mg	26%
Sodium	837.24mg	35%
Potassium	164.02mg	3%
Total Carbs	25.12g	8%
Sugars	3.06g	12%
Dietary Fiber	0.95g	4%
Protein	15.53g	31%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	391.2mg	39%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	114.44 Kcal (479 kJ)
Calories from fat	52.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.83g	23%
Cholesterol	29.61mg	26%
Sodium	320.05mg	35%
Potassium	62.7mg	3%
Total Carbs	9.6g	8%
Sugars	1.17g	12%
Dietary Fiber	0.36g	4%
Protein	5.94g	31%
Iron	0.5mg	8%
Calcium	149.5mg	39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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