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acini di pepe

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Recipe by
shecooks curiouscooks
@rosecuriouscooks
The Villages, FL

This recipe was prepared by Peggy Mintus for the Tea Party celebration of the Curious Cuisiners November 2015 meeting. Peggy notes "This is not tapioca!" Recipe is from a good Italian friend.

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yield 12 -14
method Stove Top

Ingredients For acini di pepe

  • 1 can
    (16oz) mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1/2 lb
    acini noodles=1-1/4 cups
  • 1/2 c
    salad oil
  • 1 can
    (16oz) chunk pineapple (save juice)
  • 1 can
    (16oz) crushed pineapple (save juice)
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2
    eggs, beaten
  • 1 tsp
    lemon juice
  • 1 oz
    (13) container of cool whip

How To Make acini di pepe

  • 1
    Cook the pasta until firm, not mushy. Drain, place in a bowl. Add oil.
  • 2
    Put 1-3/4 cup pineapple juice in a saucepan. Add the sugar, flour, salt and beaten eggs. Cook until thickened.
  • 3
    Add the lemon juice and cook a bit more. Add this mixture to the pasta, stir in the mandarin oranges, pineapple and cool whip.
  • 4
    Cover and refrigerate for a few hours before serving. Enjoy!
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